Is Sweet Chilli Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gregg S
Gregg S's Sweet Chilli Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar Syrup, Thickener 1442.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar syrup and thickener (1442), indicating a processed product. The presence of rehydrated ingredients raises concerns about quality and processing methods.
Main concern
Sugar syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
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 tomato puree, providing a natural base and flavor.
- Includes spices, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sugar syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
- Thickener (1442) is a synthetic ingredient, which may indicate lower quality.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Sugar syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content of the sauce, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar syrup
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree serves as a natural base, providing flavor and some nutritional benefits, indicating a positive aspect of the sauce's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato puree (water, tomato paste)
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Is Rehydrated Capsicum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rehydrated Capsicum is used here as flavor. Rehydrated capsicum adds flavor but raises questions about processing and quality compared to fresh ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rehydrated capsicum
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Is Rehydrated Chillies safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rehydrated Chillies is used here as flavor. Rehydrated chillies contribute to the sauce's spiciness but may lack the freshness of non-processed alternatives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rehydrated, chillies (2,5%)
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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, contributing positively to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Thickener 1442 safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Thickener 1442 is used here as thickener. Thickener (1442) is a synthetic ingredient used to improve texture, which raises concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (1442)
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Is Food Acid Acetic safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Food Acid Acetic is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is used for flavor and preservation, but its synthetic nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: food acid (acetic)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and contribute to the sauce's complexity, indicating a positive aspect of the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Vegetable Gum Xanthan safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Vegetable Gum Xanthan is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a common thickener that improves texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: vegetable gum (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: 4262599
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