Is Stubb's Liquid Smoke Hickory Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Stubb's
This page reviews Stubb's Liquid Smoke Hickory by Stubb's as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes natural hickory smoke and organic tamari sauce, but also contains caramel color and cane sugar, raising quality concerns. The presence of these additives indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Cane sugar contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
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
- Natural hickory smoke adds authentic flavor, enhancing the product's appeal.
- Organic tamari sauce provides a gluten-free alternative to traditional soy sauce.
Concerns
- Cane sugar contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise quality and safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, ensuring proper consistency and distribution of flavors.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Natural Hickory Smoke safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Natural Hickory Smoke is used here as flavor. Natural hickory smoke provides a distinct smoky flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural hickory smoke
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Is Organic Tamari Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Organic Tamari Sauce is used here as flavor. Organic tamari sauce, made from organic soybeans, adds depth of flavor and is suitable for gluten-sensitive consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: organic tamari sauce (water, organic soybeans, salt)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Organic Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Organic Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Organic distilled vinegar contributes acidity, balancing flavors and enhancing preservation without synthetic agents.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: organic distilled vinegar
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Distilled Vinegar
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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 safety concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive intake can be a concern in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor profile and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion provides a savory flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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: 3417319
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Allergens detected: soy
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