Is Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Patties Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Bell Evans

This page reviews Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Patties by Bell Evans as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes chicken and sea salt as primary ingredients, but also contains xanthan gum and evaporated cane juice, which raise concerns about processing and additives. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes chicken and sea salt as primary ingredients, but also contains xanthan gum and evaporated cane juice, which raise concerns about processing and additives. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

Main concern

Xanthan gum is a thickener that may raise concerns about 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 is the main ingredient, providing a good source of meat.
  • Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement, contributing to taste.
  • Whole egg adds richness and binding properties to the patties.
  • Garlic powder and onion powder provide natural flavor without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Xanthan gum is a thickener that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
  • Evaporated cane juice is a form of sugar, which can be seen as a less desirable sweetener.
  • Soybean oil is a refined oil that may not be preferred by some consumers.
  • The presence of multiple additives indicates a more processed product.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3419456

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Allergens detected: egg

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Bell Evans — Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Patties 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Bell Evans — Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Patties has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Bell Evans — Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Patties has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Bell Evans products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Chicken is the main ingredient, providing a good source of meat.; Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement, contributing to taste.; Whole egg adds richness and binding properties to the patties.. See the Pros section above.
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Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Bell Evans — Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Patties has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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