Is Street Taco Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ortega
Street Taco Sauce is a sauce condiment from Ortega. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and sugar, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of natural ingredients like cilantro and lime juice concentrate contributes positively to the overall rating.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of 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 natural ingredients like cilantro and lime juice concentrate, which enhance flavor and quality.
- Apple cider vinegar is a natural acid that can add tanginess and depth to the sauce.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
- Sugar is present, indicating a level of processing that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 sauce, providing the necessary liquid base without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Mango safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mango is used here as flavor. Mango adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: magos
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Is Lime Juice Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lime Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lime juice concentrate provides acidity and freshness, enhancing the overall flavor of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lime juice concentrate
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Is Orange Juice Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Orange Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice concentrate adds sweetness and citrus flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: orange uice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice Concentrate
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Is Orange Pulp safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Orange Pulp is used here as flavor. Orange pulp contributes natural flavor and texture, enhancing the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: orange pulp
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Is Apple Cider Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Apple Cider Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Apple cider vinegar adds acidity and flavor complexity, supporting the sauce's taste without quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: apple cider vinegar
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Is Cilantro safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cilantro is used here as flavor. Cilantro is a fresh herb that enhances flavor and adds a natural element to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cilantro
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic provides a robust flavor profile, contributing positively to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Green Jalapeno Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Green Jalapeno Peppers is used here as flavor. Green jalapeño peppers add heat and flavor, enhancing the sauce's spiciness and complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: green jalapeño peppers
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common flavor enhancer that balances the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed oil that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soybean oil
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness to the sauce but indicates a level of processing that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Orange Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Orange Oil is used here as flavor. Orange oil provides concentrated citrus flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: orange oil
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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 with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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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 but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate (to preserve freshness)
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: 3203607
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