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Wasabi Sauce With Ginger
Condiments

Wasabi Sauce With Ginger

by Gold Pure Food Products Co. Inc.

Safety score

Poor

Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.

Ingredients to watch

SODIUM BENZOATE

moderate

Sodium benzoate is a chemical preservative. When combined with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), it can form benzene — a known carcinogen. It is also linked to hyperactivity in children, leading the UK to recommend removing it from children's foods.

Linked to hyperactivity in children

fd&c blue #1

moderate

FD&C synthetic dyes are petroleum-derived colorants. As a group, they have been linked to hyperactivity in children. Many EU countries require warning labels when these are present.

Linked to hyperactivity in children

FD&C YELLOW #5

moderate

FD&C synthetic dyes are petroleum-derived colorants. As a group, they have been linked to hyperactivity in children. Many EU countries require warning labels when these are present.

Linked to hyperactivity in children

What's good in it

Benefit

TOCOPHEROL

Natural form of vitamin E that protects skin from oxidative damage.

Antioxidant / skin conditioner

Benefit

WATER

Used as the primary carrier for all other ingredients.

Solvent

Benefit

POTASSIUM SORBATE

A widely used preservative that prevents the growth of mold and yeast.

Preservative

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Product data © Open Food Facts / Open Beauty Facts / Open Products Facts contributors, used under the ODbL. Safety information is general and not medical advice — always check labels and consult your pediatrician.