Is Spicy Asian Vinaigrette Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mama Tang's
Spicy Asian Vinaigrette is a sauce condiment from Mama Tang's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and caramel color, indicating processed elements that raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple sauces adds complexity but also potential additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and caramel color, indicating processed elements that raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple sauces adds complexity but also potential additives.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains water and onion, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor.
- Includes garlic and habanero, providing natural flavor enhancements.
- Oyster sauce adds depth and umami, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Peppercorn blend introduces additional flavor complexity.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant, indicating a processed ingredient.
- Modified corn starch may raise concerns due to its processed nature.
- The presence of multiple sauces increases the likelihood of additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this vinaigrette, providing a base for the other ingredients without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion adds natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the vinaigrette.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ONION
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar provides acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: DISTILLED VINEGAR
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness and balances the acidity, though it is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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Is Canola Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Expeller-pressed canola oil serves as a fat source, providing texture but raises concerns due to processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: EXPELLER, PRESSED CANOLA OIL
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Is Oyster Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Oyster Sauce is used here as flavor. Oyster sauce adds umami flavor but contains multiple ingredients, including sugar and salt, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: OYSTER SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, SALT, OYSTER EXTRACTIVES, SAUCE (WATER, SALT, SOYBEANS, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, LESS THAN 2% OF, OYSTER, WATER, SALTI, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, AND CARAMEL COLOR)
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Is Soy safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy is used here as flavor. Soy contributes to flavor but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies or sensitivities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SOY
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Is Seasoning Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Seasoning Sauce is used here as flavor. The seasoning sauce adds complexity but contains sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEASONING SAUCE (SOY BEAN SAUCE (SOY BEAN, CORN, WHEAT WATER, SUGAR,, CARAMEL COLOR, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE),, SALT, ADD FOOD ENHANCER [DISODIUM-5' - INOSINATE AND DISODIUM-5', - GUANYLATE)
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GARLIC
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Is Habanero safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Habanero is used here as natural_extract. Habanero provides heat and flavor, contributing positively to the vinaigrette's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: HABANERO
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Is Mushroom Seasoning safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Mushroom Seasoning is used here as flavor. Mushroom seasoning adds umami flavor but contains multiple ingredients, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MUSHROOM SEASONING (MUSHROOM POWDER,, SALT, MUSHROOM EXTRACT, VITAMIN B. CALCIUM)
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Is Peppercorn Blend safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Peppercorn Blend is used here as flavor. The peppercorn blend enhances flavor complexity, contributing positively to the overall taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PEPPERCORN BLEND
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3387481
More from this brand: Mama Tang's products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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