Superior Light Soy Sauce product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Superior Light Soy Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pearl River Bridge

This page reviews Superior Light Soy Sauce by Pearl River Bridge 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: Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of wheat flour may also affect gluten sensitivity.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises quality 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 soya beans, a natural ingredient that contributes to flavor.
  • Water is the primary ingredient, indicating a diluted product.
  • Soya beans provide a source of umami flavor, enhancing culinary applications.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
  • Wheat flour inclusion may pose issues for those with gluten intolerance.
  • The overall composition suggests a processed product with additives.

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.

  • Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this soy sauce, contributing to its liquid form and dilution of flavors.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Soya Beans safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Soya Beans is used here as base. Soya beans are a natural ingredient that provides the essential flavor profile characteristic of soy sauce.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Soya Beans

    Read the full ingredient profile for Soya Beans

  • Is Wheat Flour safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour acts as a thickening agent, but may raise concerns for individuals with gluten sensitivities.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Wheat Flour

  • 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, raising concerns about the use of artificial additives.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Preservative: Potassium sorbate (E202)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Sorbate

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: 3445528

More from this brand: Pearl River Bridge products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Pearl River Bridge — Superior Light Soy Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Pearl River Bridge products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of wheat flour may also affect gluten sensitivity. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains soya beans, a natural ingredient that contributes to flavor.; Water is the primary ingredient, indicating a diluted product.; Soya beans provide a source of umami flavor, enhancing culinary applications.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.; Wheat flour inclusion may pose issues for those with gluten intolerance.; The overall composition suggests a processed product with additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Pearl River Bridge — Superior Light Soy Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Pearl River Bridge — Superior Light Soy Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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