Is Spring Roll Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Aldi's Spring Roll Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes vinegar and citric acid as acidulants, which are common in sauces. However, the presence of modified tapioca starch raises concerns about processing and additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes vinegar and citric acid as acidulants, which are common in sauces. However, the presence of modified tapioca starch raises concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about 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 vinegar and citric acid, which help preserve freshness and enhance flavor.
- Includes carrots and garlic, providing some natural flavor and color.
Concerns
- Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.
- High sugar content from added sugar could be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 sauce, contributing to its consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Carrots safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Carrots provide natural sweetness and color, contributing to the overall flavor profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Karotten
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Is Pickled Red Chili safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pickled Red Chili is used here as flavor. Pickled red chili adds heat and flavor, enhancing the sauce's spiciness and complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 3 % eingelegte rote Chili (rote Chili, Salz, Säuerungsmittel: Essigsäure)
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Tapiokastärke
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a distinct flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar acts as an acidulant, providing tanginess and helping to preserve the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Essigsäure
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste adds depth of flavor and color, but its concentrated form may include added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark (doppelt konzentriert)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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: 3854035
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