Is Sweet & Sour Wok Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Dragon
Blue Dragon's Sweet & Sour Wok 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and modified corn starch, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar also contributes to the moderate rating.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 concentrated tomato puree (3.5%), providing a natural flavor base.
- Includes concentrated pineapple juice (3.5%), adding a fruity note to the sauce.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this sauce, ensuring proper consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to health concerns, particularly regarding sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose-fruktosesirup
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity to the sauce, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: eddik
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to thicken the sauce, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert maisstivelse
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Is Concentrated Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Concentrated tomato puree (3.5%) provides a rich flavor and natural color to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: konsentrert tomatpuré (3,5%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Puree
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Is Concentrated Pineapple Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Pineapple Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated pineapple juice (3.5%) adds sweetness and a fruity flavor, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: konsentrert ananasjuice (3,5%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Pineapple Juice
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor profile of the sauce, enhancing its complexity and taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 3933002
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