Is Steak Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Market Pantry
Market Pantry's Steak 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and potassium sorbate, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Natural flavor and caramel color also indicate a degree of processing.
Main concern
High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 distilled vinegar, which acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer.
- Includes dried garlic and onion, providing natural flavoring without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality and safety concerns.
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 Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as preservative. Distilled vinegar is used for its preservative properties and to enhance flavor. It is a natural ingredient with minimal processing.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Distilled vinegar
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as base. Tomato concentrate provides a rich flavor base and is a natural ingredient, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato concentrate
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about health impacts and excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: high fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer that helps to balance and enhance the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Raisin Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Raisin Paste is used here as sweetener. Raisin paste adds natural sweetness and flavor, but its processing level raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: raisin paste
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity of the sauce, enhancing its overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Orange Pulp safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Orange Pulp is used here as flavor. Orange pulp adds a natural citrus flavor, enhancing the sauce's taste profile with minimal processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: orange pulp
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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 helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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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 raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic provides natural flavoring and is minimally processed, contributing positively to the sauce's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried garlic
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Is Dried Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried onion
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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 derived from various sources, 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: 3333578
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