Flying Goose Brand Sriracha Sauce — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates Flying Goose Brand Sriracha Sauce by Flying Goose Brand ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
Chilli-forward but built for craving: added sugar syrup plus MSG do the heavy lifting on flavor, backed by a stabiliser and preservative.
Why this verdict
- MSG (E621) flavour enhancer engineered to boost cravings
- Sugar syrup is the #2 ingredient, ahead of garlic and water
- Stabiliser (xanthan gum) and preservative (potassium sorbate) added
- NOVA 4 ultra-processed condiment, not a simple pounded-chilli sauce
Ingredients (10)
- Chilli (61%) (safe) — Real red chilli is the dominant ingredient; capsaicin and vitamin C are genuine positives.
- Sugar Syrup (Sugar, Water) (moderate) — Added sugar as the second ingredient; ~22g sugar per 100ml drives the sweet-heat hook.
- Salt (moderate) — Added for taste and mild preservation. Fine in small amounts but adds to daily sodium.
- GARLIC (safe) — A whole aromatic, purely flavor and beneficial compounds.
- Water (safe) — Added back as a filler/texture agent; harmless but dilutes.
- Flavour enhancer: E621 (MSG) (moderate) — Monosodium glutamate boosts savory craving; safe in normal amounts but signals engineered palatability.
- Stabiliser: E415 (xanthan gum) (moderate) — Industrial thickener stacked on top of the modified starch.
- Acidity Regulator (E260, acetic acid) (safe) — Vinegar acid for tang and shelf pH; benign.
- Acidity Regulator E330 (citric acid) (safe) — Common, benign acid used for tartness and shelf stability.
- Preservative E202 (potassium sorbate) (moderate) — Synthetic preservative to extend shelf life; generally recognized as safe but a marker of processed food.
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