Is Chicken Bites Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kroger
Chicken Bites is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Kroger. 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 Sodium Phosphates, Sucralose, Caramel Color affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Analysis reveals several processed ingredients like bleached wheat flour and sodium phosphates, indicating a composition with mixed quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Bleached wheat flour raises concerns due to processing and potential additives.
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, providing a source of lean protein.
- Natural flavors and spices contribute to flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Bleached wheat flour raises concerns due to processing and potential additives.
- Presence of sodium phosphates and sucralose indicates synthetic additives that may affect quality.
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 Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat is used here as base. Chicken breast meat with rib meat serves as the primary protein source, contributing to the product's nutritional value and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT
Read the full ingredient profile for Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat
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Is Bleached Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Bleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Bleached wheat flour is a refined ingredient used for texture but raises concerns due to processing and potential chemical residues.
Role in formula: base
Original: BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that aids in the preparation and texture of the product, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement but contributes to the overall sweetness, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising questions about their specific quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but may raise concerns due to its processing and potential impact on blood sugar.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRIN
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common seasoning that enhances flavor, though excessive intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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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 additives, supporting quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: PAPRIKA
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used for texture but raises concerns due to its processing and potential for additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
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Is Sodium Phosphates safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Phosphates is used here as preservative. Sodium phosphates are synthetic additives used for moisture retention but raise concerns about their health implications.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM PHOSPHATES
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Is Extractives Of Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Extractives Of Turmeric is used here as colorant. Extractives of turmeric provide natural color and potential antioxidant properties, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC
Read the full ingredient profile for Extractives Of Turmeric
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Is Sucralose safe in this food?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUCRALOSE
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Is Caramel Color safe in this food?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns due to its processing and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR
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Is Autolyzed Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Autolyzed Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Autolyzed yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but can be high in sodium and may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT
Read the full ingredient profile for Autolyzed Yeast Extract
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk adds creaminess and flavor but may pose concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: NONFAT MILK
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar is used for flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CARAMELIZED SUGAR
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening. Sodium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps with texture but can raise concerns about sodium intake.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: SODIUM BICARBONATE
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this food?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening agent that aids in texture but raises concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE
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Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is used here as leavening. Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises health concerns due to aluminum content.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer that poses no significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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: 4151950
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Allergens detected: milk
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