Is Wasabi Paste Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bamboo Garden
Bamboo Garden's Wasabi Paste 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 Sugar, Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes horseradish and wasabi, but also contains sugar and artificial colorants, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and thickeners indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a condiment.
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 horseradish (38%) and wasabi (3.5%), which provide authentic flavor.
- Includes mustard seeds, adding a unique taste profile.
- Sorbitol is used as a humectant, helping maintain moisture in the paste.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a condiment.
- Includes artificial colorants (copper complexes), indicating a processed nature.
- Sorbitol, while a humectant, is a synthetic ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Horseradish safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Horseradish is used here as flavor. Horseradish is the primary ingredient, providing a strong, pungent flavor characteristic of wasabi. Its natural origin supports quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meerrettich
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Is Sorbitol safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a synthetic humectant that helps retain moisture in the paste. While effective, it raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel Sorbitpulver
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as a base, providing texture and mouthfeel. Its refined nature may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Horseradish Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Horseradish Powder is used here as flavor. Horseradish powder (12%) enhances the flavor profile, contributing to the overall pungency and authenticity of the paste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meerrettichpulver
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Is Ground Mustard Seeds safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ground Mustard Seeds is used here as flavor. Ground mustard seeds add depth and complexity to the flavor, complementing the horseradish and wasabi.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Senfkörner gemahlen
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used to enhance flavor, a common practice in condiment formulations.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included, which may contribute unnecessary sweetness to the paste, detracting from the intended flavor profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wasabi safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Wasabi is used here as flavor. Wasabi (3.5%) adds authenticity and a distinct flavor, although its low concentration may limit its impact.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Wasabi
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity, enhancing flavor balance but also indicating processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure
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Is Spice Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract contributes to the overall flavor complexity but may be a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakt
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Is Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins is used here as colorant. This artificial colorant is used to enhance visual appeal but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff Kupferkomplexe der Chlorophylle und Chlorophylline
Read the full ingredient profile for Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins
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: 3828479
More from this brand: Bamboo Garden products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: wheat , egg , soy , milk , celery , sesame
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