Is Steak Chop Marinade Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lawry's
Lawry's's Steak Chop Marinade 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified corn starch and caramel color also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
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 natural ingredients like garlic and spices, contributing to flavor.
- Includes vinegar and lemon juice, which can enhance the marinade's acidity and flavor profile.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
- Modified corn starch and caramel color indicate a level of processing that may detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 marinade, helping to dissolve and distribute other ingredients evenly.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity, which can enhance flavor and act as a preservative, contributing positively to the marinade's quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: distilled vinegar
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice provides natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the marinade while offering some preservative qualities.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: lemon juice
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative, helping to improve the overall taste and shelf life of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor and depth to the marinade but contains sodium, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt)
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices including black pepper and paprika enhances flavor complexity, contributing positively to the marinade's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices (including black pepper, mustard seed, paprika, caraway seed, turmeric)
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Is Rice Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as thickener. Rice flour serves as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but may indicate processing that detracts from quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: rice flour
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the marinade with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns about synthetic additives and processing in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum (thickener)
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is another synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate (to protect quality)
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Red bell pepper adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the marinade.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red bell pepper
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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: 2396288
More from this brand: Lawry's products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat
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