Is Sweet & Sour Wok Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fairtrade Original
Fairtrade Original's Sweet & Sour Wok Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Modified Tapioca Starch, Paprika Extract.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes modified tapioca starch (E1442) and paprika extract (E160c) as additives, indicating a processed nature. While it contains natural ingredients like ginger and garlic, the presence of thickeners raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified tapioca starch (E1442) is a processed thickener, raising quality concerns.
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 natural ingredients like ginger and garlic, contributing to flavor.
- Includes red chili peppers for a spicy kick, enhancing taste complexity.
- Tomato paste adds a rich flavor profile, improving overall taste.
- Vinegar provides acidity, balancing the sweetness from sugar.
Concerns
- Modified tapioca starch (E1442) is a processed thickener, raising quality concerns.
- Paprika extract (E160c) is an artificial colorant, indicating synthetic processing.
- High sugar content (22%) may be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.
- Presence of salt may not be suitable for low-sodium diets.
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, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Sucrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is used for sweetness, contributing to the sauce's flavor profile but raises concerns due to its high content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: rietsuiker
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity, balancing the sweetness and enhancing the overall flavor of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: azijn
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste enriches the sauce with a deep, savory flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatenpuree
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Red Chili Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Chili Peppers is used here as flavor. Red chili peppers provide heat and complexity to the sauce, enhancing its flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rode chillipepers
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch (E1442) is a processed thickener that raises concerns about the overall quality of the sauce.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd tapiocazetmeel
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum (E412) is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guargom
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Is Shallot safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Shallot is used here as flavor. Shallots add a mild onion flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sjalot
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Is Ginger safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger contributes a warm, spicy flavor, enhancing the sauce's complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gember
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds depth and richness to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: knoflook
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract (E160c) is an artificial colorant that indicates synthetic processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof: paprikaextract
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid (E260) is used for acidity, balancing the sweetness and enhancing flavor.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur: azijnzuur
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: 4206877
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