Garlic Sauce
by Fairlane Bar B Q Wood
A simple garlic sauce with concerning vegetable oil as the primary ingredient and preservatives. While it contains real garlic and lemon juice, the unspecified vegetable oil likely contains inflammatory seed oils.
- VEGETABLE OIL – controversial · Unspecified vegetable oil likely contains inflammatory omega-6 seed oils like soybean or canola that can disrupt omega-3/omega-6 balance.
- WATER – safe · Pure water used as the liquid base for the sauce emulsion.
- LEMON JUICE – beneficial · Natural citrus juice providing vitamin C, citric acid for preservation, and acidic flavor balance.
- GARLIC – beneficial · Fresh garlic provides allicin and other sulfur compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits.
- CORNSTARCH – safe · Modified corn starch used as a thickening agent to create proper sauce consistency.
- SALT – safe · Sodium chloride for flavor enhancement and preservation, though amount appears reasonable.
- POTASSIUM SORBATE – controversial · Synthetic preservative that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and has some gut microbiome concerns.
Real garlic with antimicrobial properties
No added sugars
Simple ingredient list
Natural lemon juice
Vegetable oil as primary ingredient
Unspecified oil source likely inflammatory
Contains preservatives
High omega-6 content
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Garlic Sauce was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
Category: Condiments