Is Chicken And Bacon Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pukka
Chicken And Bacon Pie is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Pukka. 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 Monosodium Glutamate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified maize starch also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
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 and bacon, providing protein sources.
- Includes natural ingredients like onion and garlic puree.
- Double cream adds richness and flavor to the filling.
- Parsley and black pepper enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
- Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
- Modified maize starch is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- Margarine contains palm oil, raising sustainability issues.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient for the pie crust, providing structure. However, it is a refined grain, which raises some concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour (contains: Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the texture of the pie crust. It poses no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Water
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Is Margarine safe in this food?
Medium
Margarine is used here as base. Margarine is used for its fat content, enhancing the crust's flakiness. However, it contains palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Margarine (contains: Palm & Rapeseed Fats & Oils, Water, Salt)
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Is Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken is a primary protein source in the filling, contributing to the nutritional value of the pie. It is minimally processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken (14%) (contains: Chicken, Modified, Maize Starch, Salt)
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Is Smoked Diced Bacon safe in this food?
Medium
Smoked Diced Bacon is used here as base. Smoked diced bacon adds flavor and protein but contains sodium nitrite as a preservative, which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Smoked Diced Bacon (10%) (contains: Pork, Water, Salt, Antioxidant: Sodium Ascorbate, Preservative: Sodium Nitrite)
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion provides natural flavor and aroma to the filling, enhancing the overall taste profile without quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion
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Is Double Cream safe in this food?
Good
Double Cream is used here as base. Double cream adds richness and a creamy texture to the filling, contributing positively to flavor without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Double Cream (3.5%) (Milk)
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch is used as a thickening agent in the filling. While it improves texture, it is a processed ingredient with some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Maize Starch
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for its fat content, contributing to the pie's texture. It is a processed oil, which raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Chicken Stock safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Stock is used here as flavor. Chicken stock enhances the flavor of the filling but may contain additives depending on the source, raising potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chicken Stock
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic puree adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Puree
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor in the filling. While necessary for taste, excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this food?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor enhancer. Monosodium glutamate is added to enhance flavor but may cause sensitivity in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: Flavour Enhancer: Monosodium Glutamate
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley adds a fresh flavor and color to the filling, contributing positively to the overall taste without quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Parsley
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Is Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper enhances flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Black Pepper
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Is White Pepper safe in this food?
Good
White Pepper is used here as flavor. White pepper adds a mild heat and flavor to the filling, enhancing the overall taste without quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: White Pepper
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Is Wheat Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Protein is used here as base. Wheat protein is used to improve texture and structure in the pie. However, it is a processed ingredient, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Protein
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: 3942334
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , pork
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