Is Yellow Curry Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asia Green Garden
Yellow Curry Sauce is a sauce condiment from Asia Green Garden. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes coconut milk and various vegetables, but also contains modified starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and flavoring agents further impacts the overall safety assessment.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes coconut milk and various vegetables, but also contains modified starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and flavoring agents further impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
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 coconut milk, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Includes a variety of vegetables, contributing to taste and texture.
- Low percentage of artificial additives, indicating a more natural composition.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Sugar is present, which can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess.
- Contains preservatives and flavoring agents that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Vegetables safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vegetables is used here as flavor. A mix of vegetables (onions, bamboo shoots, carrots, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, corn) adds flavor, texture, and nutritional value to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: légumes (22%) (oignons pou de bambou, carottes, poivron rouge, poivron vert, tomates, maïs)
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Is Coconut Milk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Coconut Milk is used here as base. Coconut milk adds creaminess and a rich flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the curry sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait de coco' (7%) (extrait de no Coco, eau)
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors in the sauce, but its presence raises concerns about added sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié (mais)
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Is Pineapple safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pineapple is used here as flavor. Pineapple adds a sweet and tangy flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ananas
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar contributes acidity, balancing flavors and enhancing preservation in the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinaigre d'alcool
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative, but excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Shredded Coconut safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Shredded Coconut is used here as flavor. Shredded coconut adds texture and a subtle coconut flavor, complementing the overall profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: noix de coco râpée (0.8%)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices enhances the flavor complexity of the sauce, contributing to its characteristic curry taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: épices
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as emulsifier. Skimmed milk powder is used for texture and flavor, but its presence raises concerns about dairy processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Curry safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Curry is used here as flavor. Curry powder provides the distinctive flavor associated with curry sauces, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: curry' (0,4 %) (contient de la moutarde)
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Is Acidifying Agents safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acidifying Agents is used here as acidulant. Acidifying agents like lactic acid and citric acid help preserve the sauce and balance flavors, but their synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: aromes nature acidifiants (acide lactique, acide citrique)
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Is Bell Pepper Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Bell Pepper Extract is used here as flavor. Bell pepper extract adds flavor and color to the sauce, enhancing its overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de poivron
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: 3861996
More from this brand: Asia Green Garden products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: mustard
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