Is Asian Style Chicken Thighs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marks And Spencer
Asian Style Chicken Thighs is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Marks And Spencer. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient composition includes chicken and coconut milk as primary components, but also contains several processed ingredients like demerara sugar and rapeseed oil, which raise quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The ingredient composition includes chicken and coconut milk as primary components, but also contains several processed ingredients like demerara sugar and rapeseed oil, which raise quality concerns.
Main concern
Demerara sugar is a refined sugar that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Chicken (84%) provides a high protein content, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Coconut milk (3%) adds a natural fat source, enhancing flavor and texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Demerara sugar is a refined sugar that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Rapeseed oil is a processed oil that may contain unhealthy fats, impacting the overall healthiness of the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken serves as the primary protein source in this product, contributing to its nutritional value and overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken (84%)
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Is Coconut Milk safe in this food?
Good
Coconut Milk is used here as base. Coconut milk adds creaminess and flavor, derived from natural coconut extract, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Milk (3%) (Coconut Extract Water)
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Is Demerara Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Demerara Sugar is used here as sweetener. Demerara sugar is a refined sugar that contributes sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Demerara Sugar
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that may contain unhealthy fats, which can affect the overall healthiness of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3574186
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