Is BBQ Chicken Wrap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Co-op
BBQ Chicken Wrap is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Co-op. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Palm Oil, Disodium Diphosphate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The BBQ Chicken Wrap contains several processed ingredients like sugar and cornflour, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and multiple additives indicates a less favorable composition.
Main concern
Contains palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health.
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
- Contains cooked chicken, providing a source of meat protein.
- Includes vegetables like lettuce and pepper, contributing to overall nutrition.
- Pinto beans add fiber and plant-based protein to the wrap.
- Barbecue sauce adds flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Contains palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health.
- High sugar content from ingredients like barbecue sauce and tortilla wrap.
- Multiple additives like cornflour and raising agents indicate processing.
- Presence of sodium and salt in various components may be a concern.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient in the tortilla wrap, providing structure. However, it is a refined grain, which raises concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for hydration and acts as a solvent in the wrap, contributing to texture without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Water
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and moisture in the wrap but raises significant environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Oil
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness in the wrap and barbecue sauce, contributing to overall flavor but raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate is used here as raising agent. Sodium hydrogen carbonate acts as a raising agent in the tortilla, helping it to rise during cooking. While generally safe, it indicates processing.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
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Is Disodium Diphosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium Diphosphate is used here as raising agent. Disodium diphosphate is a synthetic raising agent that helps improve texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Disodium diphosphate
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Is Malic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to regulate acidity in the wrap, enhancing flavor. While it is naturally occurring, its presence indicates processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Malic acid
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the wrap but raises concerns about sodium intake, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Cornflour safe in this food?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickener in the barbecue sauce and wrap, contributing to texture but indicating processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Cooked Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Chicken is used here as base. Cooked chicken provides a source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the wrap's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cooked Chicken (Chicken Breast, Chicken Thigh, Cornflour, Salt)
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Is Barbecue Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Barbecue Sauce is used here as flavor. Barbecue sauce adds flavor to the wrap but contains sugar and other additives, raising concerns about its overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Barbecue Sauce (Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Cornflour, Tomato Paste, Smoke Flavouring, Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Ground Paprika)
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Is Pinto Beans safe in this food?
Good
Pinto Beans is used here as base. Pinto beans add fiber and plant-based protein, enhancing the nutritional value of the wrap.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pinto Beans (Pinto Beans, Water)
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Is Sweetcorn safe in this food?
Good
Sweetcorn is used here as base. Sweetcorn contributes natural sweetness and fiber, positively impacting the wrap's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sweetcorn (Sweetcorn, Water, Salt)
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Is Lettuce safe in this food?
Good
Lettuce is used here as base. Lettuce adds freshness and crunch to the wrap, providing minimal calories and contributing to overall nutrition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lettuce
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Is Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Pepper is used here as base. Pepper adds flavor and color to the wrap, contributing to its overall appeal without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pepper
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion enhances flavor and provides some nutrients, contributing positively to the wrap's overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Onion
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Is Cracked Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Cracked Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Cracked black pepper adds a spicy flavor to the wrap, enhancing taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cracked Black Pepper
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: 3924214
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Allergens detected: gluten
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