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Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Sauce
Chick-fil-A · 50/100 · Caution
5 ingredients flagged with caution
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Caution | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Sodium Benzoate | Caution | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
| Xanthan Gum | Caution | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | Caution | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×0 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 50
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Potassium Sorbate | -10 | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Sodium Benzoate | -10 | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
| Xanthan Gum | -10 | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | -10 | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
Ingredients
Sugar (Refined)Waterred jalapeno pepperschili garlic sauceVinegarsoy sauceCornstarchPepperSaltgingerspiceAcetic AcidGarlicPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateXanthan GumCitric AcidEDTA (Calcium Disodium)
Diets this fits
VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten-freeDairy-free
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