Is Taste Of Asia Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Exotic Food Public Company
This page reviews Taste Of Asia Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce by Exotic Food Public Company 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
This Sriracha sauce contains a high percentage of chili (61%) but includes several additives like E202 (preservative) and E415 (thickener), raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes E202 (potassium sorbate), 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
- High chili content (61%) indicates a strong flavor profile, contributing positively to the overall rating.
- Contains vinegar (E260) which acts as a natural preservative and enhances flavor.
Concerns
- Includes E202 (potassium sorbate), a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- E415 (xanthan gum) is a thickener that, while common, may indicate a processed nature of the product.
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 Chili safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chili is used here as base. Chili is the primary ingredient, providing heat and flavor to the sauce. Its high percentage supports a robust taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chili 61%
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance the heat of the chili, but its presence indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitlök
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common flavor enhancer that also acts as a preservative, contributing to the sauce's longevity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in the sauce, helping to blend the ingredients effectively.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid (E260) is used for acidity and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E 260)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is a common preservative and flavor enhancer, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E 330)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum (E415) is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjocknings medel (E 415)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E 202)
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: 4059808
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