Is Streetfood Ketchup - Black Garlic Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
This page reviews Streetfood Ketchup - Black Garlic by Aldi as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes modified starch and sugar, which raise concerns about processing and potential health implications. The presence of xanthan gum as a thickener also indicates a processed nature.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified starch and sugar, which raise concerns about processing and potential health implications. The presence of xanthan gum as a thickener also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its health implications.
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 64% tomato paste, providing a rich tomato flavor and some natural benefits.
- Includes black garlic, which may offer unique flavor and potential antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its health implications.
- Sugar is present, which contributes to the overall processed nature of the product.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.
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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, providing flavor and some nutritional benefits. Its high concentration supports the product's tomato flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomatenmark
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and processed food consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor, helping to preserve the product while enhancing its taste profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds flavor and may offer some health benefits, contributing to the overall taste of the ketchup.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Fermented Black Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Fermented Black Garlic is used here as flavor. Fermented black garlic provides a unique flavor profile and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: schwarzer Knoblauch fermentiert
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the overall flavor complexity of the ketchup, enhancing its taste without adding significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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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 raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Xanthan
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: 3856238
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