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Asian Sesame with Ginger & Soy Dressing & Marinade
KENS Steak HouseCondiments · 0041335334583

Asian Sesame with Ginger & Soy Dressing & Marinade

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 24 May 2026

Why it's rated this way

3 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Vinegar52.1%No flag›
  • Sugar4%No flag›
  • Soy sauce4%No flag›
  • Water2%No flag›
  • Wheat1%No flag›
  • Soya bean0.5%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Sodium benzoate · E2110.2%Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Preservative0.2%No flag
  • Water4%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil4%No flag›
  • Soya bean2%No flag›
  • Canola2%No flag›
  • Orange marmalade4%No flag
  • Sugar2%No flag›
  • Orange1%No flag›
  • Water0.5%No flag›
  • Pectin · E440a0.2%No flag
  • Citric acid · E3300.2%No flag
  • Lime juice4%No flag›
  • Orange juice4%No flag›
  • Orange juice2%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring1%No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E3001%No flag
  • Sesame oil4%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of salt4%No flag
  • Garlic puree4%No flag
  • Garlic2%No flag›
  • Water1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3301%No flag
  • Concentrated lemon juice4%No flag
  • Ginger2%No flag›
  • Spice1%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6210.5%Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E4150.1%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Dried garlicNo flag›
  • Sesame seedNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

Show original label text

Vinegar, sugar, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate [preservative]), water, vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), orange marmalade (sugar, oranges, water, pectin, citric acid), lime juice, orange juice concentrate (orange juice concentrate, natural flavor, ascorbic acid), sesame oil, contains less than 2% of salt, garlic puree (garlic, water, citric acid), lemon juice concentrate, ginger, spice, monosodium glutamate, onion powder, xanthan gum, caramel color, natural flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), dried garlic, sesame seed, citric acid.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Gluten, Sesame, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 24 May 2026

Food health

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.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

1 moderate · 3 low · 8 not assessed

  1. 04Dried GarlicLow concern
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