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Is Butter Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Chef Select

Butter Chicken is a food from Chef Select. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Modified Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and emulsifiers indicates a less natural product.

Main concern

Contains glucose, a processed sugar that raises concerns about added sugars.

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 meat, providing a source of protein, though processed.
  • Includes tomatoes, which are a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.
  • Rice serves as a staple carbohydrate, contributing to the meal's bulk.

Concerns

  • Contains glucose, a processed sugar that raises concerns about added sugars.
  • Includes modified starch, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality issues.
  • Presence of emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides indicates processing.

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.

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: 3845892

More from this brand: Chef Select products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , milk , egg , soy , gluten

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Contains glucose, a processed sugar that raises concerns about added sugars.; Includes modified starch, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality issues.; Presence of emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides indicates processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections 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.
Chef Select — Butter Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Chef Select products. 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.
Chef Select — Butter Chicken has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Zerotox gives Chef Select — Butter Chicken 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken meat, providing a source of protein, though processed.; Includes tomatoes, which are a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.; Rice serves as a staple carbohydrate, contributing to the meal's bulk.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and emulsifiers indicates a less natural product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: peanut, milk, egg, soy, gluten. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Chef Select — Butter Chicken 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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