Ingredient Standards

What we don't
allow in your kitchen

HIQU maintains a strict list of banned additives, preservatives, and ingredients. Transparency is a non-negotiable part of our standard.

๐Ÿšซ Banned Ingredients & Additives
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Artificial Trans Fats

Partially hydrogenated oils linked to cardiovascular disease. Zero tolerance.

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MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)

Synthetic flavour enhancers not permitted in any HIQU-listed product.

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Artificial Food Colours

Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow, and other synthetic dyes are strictly excluded.

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High-Fructose Corn Syrup

HFCS and processed sweetener blends are not permitted in any supply.

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BHA / BHT Preservatives

Synthetic antioxidant preservatives flagged for long-term health risks.

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Sodium Benzoate

Chemical preservative commonly found in processed foods โ€” not in HIQU.

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Bleached / Bromated Flour

Chemically treated flours with potassium bromate are excluded from our catalogue.

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Adulterated Spices

No fillers, starch additions, or colour-boosted spice products are permitted.

โœ… What We Actively Look For
Natural Preservatives OnlyNo Artificial FlavoursCold-Press ExtractionNon-GMO IngredientsBatch TraceabilityFSSAI CompliantNo Irradiated SpicesClean Label StandardsVerified ProducersConsistent Moisture Content

"Every product in our catalogue has passed our ingredient review. If it carries anything on our banned list โ€” it doesn't ship."

โ€” HIQU Quality Team