Declared allergens
This product declares Soy, Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
The original polynesian sauce
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 2 additives of concern (worst: Ammonia caramel).
- Critical
Allergens
- Soy
- Sulphites
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 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
- Filtered water52.2%No flag
- Tomato concentrate23.9%No flag
- Concentrated pineapple juice3%No flag
- Dark rum1.5%No flag
- Red jalapeno puree0.2%No flag
- Red jalapenos peppers<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
- Contains less than 2% of corn starch<0.1%No flag
- Dehydrated onions<0.1%No flag
- Worcestershire sauceNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Rum flavouringNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- ThickenerNo flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- To preserve freshnessNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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Filtered water, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, sugar, pineapple juice concentrate, dark rum (rum, salt), high fructose corn syrup, soybean oil, red jalapeno puree (red jalapenos peppers, salt, citric acid), molasses, contains less than 2% of corn starch, salt, dehydrated onions, worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor [contains sulfites]), cumin, allspice, dehydrated garlic, rum flavor, natural and artificial flavor, xanthan gum (to provide thickness), dehydrated cilantro leaves, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness).
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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.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- CuminHigh concern
- SugarLow concern
- High Fructose Corn SyrupLow concern
4 of 10 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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