Is Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bell Evans
Bell Evans's Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes chicken breast meat and unbleached wheat flour, but also contains evaporated cane juice and soybean oil, raising concerns about added sugars and processed oils.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken breast meat and unbleached wheat flour, but also contains evaporated cane juice and soybean oil, raising concerns about added sugars and processed oils.
Main concern
Evaporated cane juice is a form of sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary added sugars in the product.
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 chicken breast meat, a good source of lean protein, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Uses sea salt, which is a natural mineral, enhancing flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Evaporated cane juice is a form of sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary added sugars in the product.
- Soybean oil is a processed oil that may raise quality concerns due to its refining process.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Chicken Breast Meat safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Breast Meat is used here as base. Chicken breast meat is the primary ingredient, providing a high-quality source of lean protein essential for muscle maintenance and overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken breast meat tenders
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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, ensuring moisture retention in the chicken tenders during cooking.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the use of synthetic additives, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Unbleached Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Unbleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Unbleached wheat flour is used for breading, providing texture but may raise concerns due to gluten content for those with sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: breaded in unbleached wheat flour
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Is Evaporated Cane Juice safe in this food?
Medium
Evaporated Cane Juice is used here as sweetener. Evaporated cane juice is a form of sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about unnecessary added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: evaporated cane juice
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Is Dried Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Dried Yeast is used here as flavor. Dried yeast is used for fermentation, contributing to flavor development in the breading without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried yeast
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally, providing taste without artificial flavoring agents, supporting a more natural profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal and flavor without synthetic dyes, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is used for frying, which may raise concerns due to its processing and potential for trans fats, affecting overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: flash fried in soybean 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: 3419455
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Allergens detected: wheat
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