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

Is Sweet Chilli Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Inproba

This page reviews Sweet Chilli Sauce by Inproba 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

This Sweet Chilli Sauce contains potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and modified corn starch, raising concerns about processing. The presence of sugar also indicates a processed composition.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.

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 chili peppers, providing a natural flavor component that enhances the sauce's taste.
  • Includes garlic and onions, which are natural ingredients that contribute to flavor and aroma.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
  • Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.

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 sauce, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Wasser

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance the heat from the chili peppers, but its presence indicates a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Zucker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Paprika is used here as flavor. Paprika adds color and a mild flavor to the sauce, contributing positively to its overall taste profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Paprika

    Read the full ingredient profile for Paprika

  • Is Chili Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Chili Peppers is used here as flavor. Chili peppers provide the characteristic heat and flavor of the sauce, enhancing its appeal.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Chilischoten

    Read the full ingredient profile for Chili Peppers

  • Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances the overall flavor of the sauce, making it more palatable.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Speisesalz

    Read the full ingredient profile for Table Salt

  • Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to improve the texture of the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be preferred by all consumers.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: modifizierte Maisstärke

  • Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing to the sauce's tangy taste.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: Säuerungsmittel Essigsäure

    Read the full ingredient profile for Acetic Acid

  • Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a distinct flavor and aroma to the sauce, enhancing its overall taste profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Knoblauch

    Read the full ingredient profile for Garlic

  • Is Onions safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Onions is used here as flavor. Onions contribute to the flavor complexity of the sauce, providing a savory note.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Zwiebeln

    Read the full ingredient profile for Onions

  • Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used to stabilize and thicken the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: Verdickungsmittel Xanthan

    Read the full ingredient profile for Xanthan Gum

  • 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: Konservierungsstoffe Kaliumsorbat

    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: 4201515

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Frequently asked questions

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Inproba — Sweet Chilli Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Inproba products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains chili peppers, providing a natural flavor component that enhances the sauce's taste.; Includes garlic and onions, which are natural ingredients that contribute to flavor and aroma.. See the Pros section above.
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.
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.
Inproba — Sweet Chilli Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
This Sweet Chilli Sauce contains potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and modified corn starch, raising concerns about processing. The presence of sugar also indicates a processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.; Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, paprika, chili peppers. See the Ingredients section above.
Inproba — Sweet Chilli 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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