Is Sweet & Sour Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
This page reviews Sweet & Sour Sauce by Aldi as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Natural flavors containing mustard also indicate potential allergen risks.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Natural flavors containing mustard also indicate potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its quality and source.
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 a variety of vegetables like onions, carrots, and bell peppers, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Includes natural ingredients like pineapple and tomato paste, which enhance the sauce's taste profile.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its quality and source.
- High sugar content can be a concern for those monitoring their sugar intake.
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.
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the sauce, providing necessary moisture without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Vegetables safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vegetables is used here as flavor. A mix of vegetables (31%) including onions, carrots, bamboo shoots, and peppers adds flavor and nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gemüse (31%) Zwiebeln, Karotten, Bambussprossen 5 %, rote Paprika, grüne Paprika, Staudensellerie
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance the acidity of the sauce but raises concerns due to its high content in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste contributes to the sauce's flavor and color, being a natural ingredient without significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark
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Is Pineapple safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pineapple is used here as flavor. Pineapple adds a natural sweetness and acidity, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ananas
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about its processing and source.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor, helping to preserve the sauce without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Parsnips safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Parsnips is used here as flavor. Parsnips contribute to the sauce's flavor and texture, being a natural ingredient without quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pastinaken
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor complexity of the sauce, contributing to its overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used to enhance flavor, a common ingredient in sauces without significant safety issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can enhance taste but may contain allergens like mustard, raising concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: nat. Aromen (enthält Senf)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as a souring agent, providing acidity and acting as a preservative without significant concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color and flavor, being a natural ingredient without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Paprikaextrakt
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: 3861998
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Allergens detected: mustard
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