Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Sesame, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Asian gourmet, spicy szechuan sauce
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 2 additives of concern (worst: Ammonia caramel).
- Critical
Allergens
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
2 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Ingredients
- Red jalapeno peppers and red chili peppers10.3%No flag
- Hydrolyzed corn and soy proteins8.7%No flag
- White distilled vinegar0.6%No flag
- Tomato concentrate0.3%No flag
- Sherry0.1%No flag
- SesameNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- BeetrootNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Autolyzed yeastNo flag
- Calcium disodium edta · E385No flag
- Retains product freshnessNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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Water, sugar, corn syrup, red jalapeno peppers and red chili peppers, hydrolyzed corn and soy proteins, garlic, salt, soybeans, white distilled vinegar, tomato paste, sherry, rice, wheat flour, onions, sesame and soybeans oils, caramel color, spices, citric acid, beet powder, xanthan gum, paprika, ginger, sodium benzoate (preservative), natural and artificial flavors, licorice root, autolyzed yeast, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, calcium disodium edta (retains product freshness).
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
8 of 15 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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