Is Buffalo Style Shredded Chicken With Blue Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Signature Cafe
Buffalo Style Shredded Chicken With Blue Cheese is a food from Signature Cafe. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of xanthan gum and guar gum as thickeners also indicates a reliance on additives, impacting the overall safety and quality assessment.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of xanthan gum and guar gum as thickeners also indicates a reliance on additives, impacting the overall safety and quality assessment.
Main concern
Contains sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which are synthetic and 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
- Contains rotisserie chicken breast, a source of protein, contributing to the overall nutritional profile.
- Includes blue cheese, which adds flavor and depth to the dish, enhancing the culinary experience.
- Utilizes natural ingredients like aged cayenne red peppers in the cayenne pepper sauce, which can provide authentic flavor.
- Incorporates mozzarella cheese, which adds creaminess and richness to the overall texture.
Concerns
- Contains sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which are synthetic and raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Includes xanthan gum and guar gum, which are thickeners that indicate a reliance on additives rather than whole food ingredients.
- Mayonnaise and blue cheese dressing contain soybean oil and corn syrup, which are processed and can be viewed negatively in terms of health.
- Presence of gelatin in sour cream raises concerns for those with dietary restrictions, particularly vegetarians.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Rotisserie Chicken Breast safe in this food?
Good
Rotisserie Chicken Breast is used here as base. Rotisserie chicken breast provides a source of protein and flavor in this dish. It is minimally processed, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rotisserie chicken breast (chicken breast, chicken broth, salt, natural flavor, citric acid)
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Is Neufchatel Cream Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Neufchatel Cream Cheese is used here as base. Neufchatel cream cheese is a processed dairy product that adds creaminess. While it contains natural ingredients, the presence of xanthan gum raises concerns about additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: neufchatel cream cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, xanthan gum, guar gum, carob bean gum)
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Is Cayenne Pepper Sauce safe in this food?
Good
Cayenne Pepper Sauce is used here as flavor. Cayenne pepper sauce is made from aged cayenne red peppers and vinegar, providing authentic heat and flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne red peppers, distilled vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder)
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Is Blue Cheese Dressing safe in this food?
Medium
Blue Cheese Dressing is used here as flavor. Blue cheese dressing contains mayonnaise and blue cheese, contributing to flavor. However, it includes preservatives like sodium benzoate, which raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: blue cheese dressing (mayonnaise [soybean oil, water, cider vinegar, egg yolks, contains less than 2% of: salt, spice, lemon juice concentrate], blue cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, natamycin {to protect flavor}], buttermilk [cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, nonfat milk powder, salt], sour cream [cultured pasteurized milk, cream, nonfat milk solids, gelatin], water, distilled vinegar, sodium benzoate [preservative], potassium sorbate [preservative], salt, lemon juice concentrate, dehydrated garlic, xanthan gum)
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Is Mayonnaise safe in this food?
Medium
Mayonnaise is used here as flavor. Mayonnaise is a common condiment that adds creaminess. However, it contains soybean oil and corn syrup, which are processed ingredients that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mayonnaise (soybean oil, corn syrup, water, egg yolks, distilled vinegar, contains less than 2% of: salt, spice, citric acid, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor)
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Is Sour Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Sour Cream is used here as base. Sour cream adds creaminess and tang. The inclusion of gelatin raises concerns for vegetarians, as it is an animal-derived ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: sour cream (cultured pasteurized milk, cream, nonfat milk solids, gelatin)
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Mozzarella cheese contributes to the dish's creaminess and flavor. It is made from pasteurized milk and is a common ingredient in many recipes.
Role in formula: base
Original: mozzarella cheese (low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese [pasteurized part skim milk, skim milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes], natamycin [a natural preservative])
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Is Blue Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Blue Cheese is used here as flavor. Blue cheese adds a distinct flavor profile to the dish. It is made from pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: blue cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, natamycin [to protect flavor])
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Is Jalapeno Peppers safe in this food?
Good
Jalapeno Peppers is used here as flavor. Jalapeno peppers provide heat and flavor to the dish. They are minimally processed and contribute positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jalapeno peppers (jalapeno, salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride)
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: 2392164
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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