Is Beef & Broccoli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Presidents Choice
Beef & Broccoli is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Presidents Choice. 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 Sugar, Caramel Colour affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and multiple sources of sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of milk and soy also indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
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 broccoli and carrots, providing some vegetable content which is beneficial.
- Includes ginger purée and garlic purée, which are natural flavor enhancers with potential health benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
- Multiple sources of sugar, including in soy sauce and oyster sauce, indicate a high level of processing.
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 Cooked Jasmine Rice safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Jasmine Rice is used here as base. Cooked jasmine rice serves as the primary carbohydrate source in this dish, providing energy and a neutral flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked jasmine rice
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Is Beef safe in this food?
Good
Beef is used here as base. Beef is a source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing to the dish's overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: beef
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is used as a solvent in the preparation of the dish, essential for cooking and hydration.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Broccoli safe in this food?
Good
Broccoli is used here as base. Broccoli adds nutritional value, being rich in vitamins and minerals, enhancing the dish's health profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: broccoli
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Is Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots provide natural sweetness and are a good source of beta-carotene, contributing to the dish's nutritional content.
Role in formula: base
Original: carrots
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Is Bok Choy safe in this food?
Good
Bok Choy is used here as base. Bok choy is a leafy green vegetable that adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the overall healthiness of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: bok choy
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Is Chicken Broth safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Broth is used here as flavor. Chicken broth adds flavor and depth to the dish but may contain sodium and preservatives, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chicken broth
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Is Ginger Puree safe in this food?
Good
Ginger Puree is used here as flavor. Ginger purée adds a distinct flavor and may have digestive benefits, enhancing the dish's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ginger purée
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce contributes umami flavor but contains sodium and sugar, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée enhances flavor and may offer health benefits, contributing positively to the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic purée
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Is Oyster Flavoured Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Oyster Flavoured Sauce is used here as flavor. Oyster sauce adds a rich flavor but contains sugar and sodium, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oyster flavoured sauce
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener in the dish, which is common in processed foods but raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil but is often refined, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Oil is used here as flavor. Sesame oil adds flavor and is a source of healthy fats, contributing positively to the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sesame oil
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Is Rice Cooking Wine safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Cooking Wine is used here as flavor. Rice cooking wine adds depth of flavor but may contain added sugars and preservatives, raising concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rice cooking wine
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Is Caramel Colour safe in this food?
Bad
Caramel Colour is used here as colorant. Caramel colour is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel colour
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Is Spice safe in this food?
Good
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and may offer health benefits, contributing positively to the dish's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice
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: 3244300
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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