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
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and guar gum as a thickener, indicating moderate processing and raising some quality concerns.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about 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 vinegar, which can enhance flavor and provide acidity.
- Tapioca starch is a natural thickener that contributes to texture.
- Garlic is included for flavor, adding a natural ingredient to the mix.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Guar gum, while natural, is a processed thickener that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is used for its sour flavor and preservative qualities, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: azijnzuur
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is a natural thickener that improves the sauce's texture without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca zetmeel
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: knoflook
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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 artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kaliumsorbaat
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but is processed, which may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verdikkingsmiddel: guarpitmeel
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: 4201533
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