Is Street Taco Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ortega
Street Taco Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Ortega. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Benzoate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative, which raises quality concerns. The presence of brown sugar and distilled vinegar indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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 tomato paste, providing a natural base and flavor.
- Includes apple cider vinegar, which can enhance taste and acidity.
- Roasted garlic adds depth of flavor, contributing positively to the sauce.
- Green jalapeno and chipotle peppers provide authentic taco flavor.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Brown sugar is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
- Distilled vinegar is a processed form of vinegar, indicating some level of refinement.
- High sodium content may be a concern for those monitoring salt intake.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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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, providing the necessary liquid base without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as base. Tomato paste is a concentrated form of tomatoes, contributing natural flavor and color to the sauce, indicating a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato paste
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Is Apple Cider Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Apple Cider Vinegar is used here as flavor. Apple cider vinegar adds acidity and flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: apple cider vinegar
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Is Roasted Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Roasted Garlic is used here as flavor. Roasted garlic provides a rich, savory flavor, enhancing the sauce's taste while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: roasted garlic
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Distilled Vinegar is used here as flavor. Distilled vinegar is a processed vinegar that contributes acidity but may raise concerns about processing levels.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: distilled vinegar
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Green Jalapeno Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Green Jalapeno Peppers is used here as flavor. Green jalapeno peppers add authentic heat and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: green jalapeno peppers
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Is Chipotle Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chipotle Peppers is used here as flavor. Chipotle peppers provide a smoky flavor, enhancing the sauce's complexity and authenticity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chipotle peppers
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness but is a processed ingredient, which may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Oregano safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Oregano is used here as flavor. Oregano is a natural herb that enhances flavor without raising safety concerns, contributing to the sauce's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gregano
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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 extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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Is Black Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds spiciness and depth to the flavor profile, being a natural ingredient without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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Is Cumin safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cumin is used here as flavor. Cumin contributes a warm, earthy flavor, enhancing the sauce's overall taste while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cumin
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: 3203606
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