Is Tomato Frito Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
King's Crown
Tomato Frito Sauce is a sauce condiment from King's Crown. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes refined olive oil and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and salt also indicates a processed product, affecting overall safety.
Main concern
Refined olive oil may lack the health benefits of extra virgin varieties.
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, a natural ingredient that provides flavor and color.
- Includes roasted garlic and onion extracts, enhancing the sauce's taste profile.
- Olive oil contributes healthy fats, beneficial for flavor and texture.
- Natural aroma adds depth without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Refined olive oil may lack the health benefits of extra virgin varieties.
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
- Natural flavoring can be vague, potentially indicating processed components.
- High salt content may pose concerns for sodium intake.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and color. Its presence supports the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomaten
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Is Refined Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Refined Olive Oil is used here as base. Refined olive oil is used for cooking and flavor. While it provides fats, it lacks the antioxidants found in extra virgin olive oil.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olivenöl - bestehend aus raffinierten Olivenölen und nativen Olivenölen
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added, which is unnecessary in a savory sauce and raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds flavor and depth to the sauce. It is a natural ingredient that enhances the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Shallot safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Shallot is used here as base. Shallots contribute a mild onion flavor, enhancing the sauce's complexity without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schalotten
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement. While necessary, excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Roasted Garlic Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Roasted Garlic Extract is used here as flavor. Roasted garlic extract provides a rich flavor profile, enhancing the sauce's taste without artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Extrakt aus geröstetem Knoblauch
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Is Roasted Onion Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Roasted Onion Extract is used here as flavor. Roasted onion extract adds depth and sweetness to the sauce, contributing to its overall flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Extrakt aus gerösteten Zwiebeln
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is included to enhance taste but can be vague regarding its specific components, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3853550
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