Indonesian Satay Simmer Sauce — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Indonesian Satay Simmer Sauce by Tiger Tiger TREAT — score 43/90.

A real-aromatic satay sauce, but sugar sits 4th and modified corn starch plus refined rice bran oil push it into NOVA-4 processed territory.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the 4th ingredient, ahead of most of the actual aromatics
• Modified corn starch is an industrial thickener, not something you cook with at home
• Refined rice bran oil adds empty processed fat
• Real peanut, coconut milk, and a genuine fresh-spice blend keep it from being worse

Ingredients (15)

• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• coconut milk (safe) — Real pressed coconut, a whole-food fat source with no processing red flags on its own.
• peanut (safe) — Whole legume bringing real plant protein, healthy fats, magnesium and iron. The one genuinely nutritious part of this snack.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Water chestnut (safe) — Real vegetable for texture.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Modified Corn Starch (moderate) — Thickener/stabilizer that gives the sauce body.
• Rice Bran Oil (moderate) — A refined vegetable oil; better smoke point than many, but still a refined added oil.
• Shallot (safe) — Real allium for flavor; no concern.
• lemongrass (safe) — Aromatic whole herb, no known concerns in tea amounts.
• GARLIC (safe) — Real aromatic. Whole food.
• Galangal (safe) — Real rhizome spice, authentic to the cuisine.
• chili (safe) — Whole spice for heat.
• Spices (coriander seed, cumin, turmeric) (safe) — Real ground spices, turmeric brings some anti-inflammatory upside.
• Paprika Extract (moderate) — Added colour/flavor to enhance the BBQ appearance.