Is Taco Sauce Medium Safe? Ingredient Analysis
X-Tra
Taco Sauce Medium is a sauce condiment from X-Tra. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes modified corn starch and preservatives like E509, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of tomato concentrate and jalapeños indicates some natural ingredients, but overall quality is mixed.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified corn starch and preservatives like E509, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of tomato concentrate and jalapeños indicates some natural ingredients, but overall quality is mixed.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise 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 tomato concentrate (14%) and tomatoes (10%), providing some natural flavor.
- Includes jalapeños (1.9%) for a spicy kick, enhancing the sauce's appeal.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
- E509 (calcium chloride) is a synthetic additive used for texture, indicating processing.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 a suitable consistency and aiding in the distribution of flavors.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as flavor. Tomato concentrate (14%) provides a rich tomato flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatkonsentrat 14%
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Is Tomatoes safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Tomatoes (10%) add freshness and natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomater 10% (EU)
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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 some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert maisstivelse
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth and savory notes to the sauce, contributing positively to its flavor complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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Is Pickled Jalapenos safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pickled Jalapenos is used here as flavor. Pickled jalapeños (1.9%) provide heat and tanginess, enhancing the sauce's flavor profile with a spicy kick.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: syltede jalapeños 1,9% (jalapeños, salt, konsistensmiddel (E 509), syre (E 330))
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Is Green Bell Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Green Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Green bell pepper adds a fresh, slightly sweet flavor, contributing to the overall taste and texture of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: grønn paprika
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar provides acidity, balancing the flavors and enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: eddik
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity, but their exact nature is unspecified, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderier/krydder
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Is Spice Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract enhances flavor but may involve processing, which can affect ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderekstrakt
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Is Onion Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor but is a processed form of onion, which may raise some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løkpulver
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløkspulver
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: 4060027
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