Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dunnes Stores

This page reviews Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce by Dunnes Stores 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: Acetic Acid.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Acetic acid is a synthetic acidulant, indicating some processing.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup 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 garlic purée, which adds flavor and potential health benefits.
  • Includes rice vinegar, a natural ingredient that can enhance taste.
  • Vegetarian-friendly, making it suitable for a wider audience.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
  • Acetic acid is a synthetic ingredient, indicating some level of processing.
  • Chilli purée and flakes may not appeal to all consumers due to spiciness.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.

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: 3965591

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Frequently asked questions

Dunnes Stores — Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dunnes Stores products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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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.
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Acetic acid is a synthetic acidulant, indicating some processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains garlic purée, which adds flavor and potential health benefits.; Includes rice vinegar, a natural ingredient that can enhance taste.; Vegetarian-friendly, making it suitable for a wider audience.. See the Pros section above.
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Dunnes Stores — Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.; Acetic acid is a synthetic ingredient, indicating some level of processing.; Chilli purée and flakes may not appeal to all consumers due to spiciness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, rice vinegar, garlic purée. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Dunnes Stores — Sweet Chilli & Garlic 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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