Is Chicken Burrito Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Whole And Simple
Chicken Burrito is a food from Whole And Simple. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes grilled chicken and brown rice, but also contains canola oil and cane sugar, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes grilled chicken and brown rice, but also contains canola oil and cane sugar, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Canola oil is a processed oil that raises concerns about quality due to potential refining methods.
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
- Grilled chicken provides a good source of protein, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Brown rice is a whole grain, offering more nutrients compared to refined grains, supporting a healthier profile.
- Black beans add fiber and protein, enhancing the nutritional value of the burrito.
- Extra virgin olive oil is a good fat source, known for its health benefits, which supports the overall quality.
Concerns
- Canola oil is a processed oil that raises concerns about quality due to potential refining methods.
- Cane sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary, affecting the overall healthiness.
- Corn starch is a processed thickener that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
- The presence of multiple processed ingredients like tortilla flour and oils suggests a less clean composition.
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 Grilled Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Grilled Chicken is used here as base. Grilled chicken is a lean protein source, providing essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: GRILLED CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, RICE STARCH, SALT)
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Is Brown Rice safe in this food?
Good
Brown Rice is used here as base. Brown rice is a whole grain that retains its bran and germ, offering more fiber and nutrients compared to white rice.
Role in formula: base
Original: BROWN RICE
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Is White Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
White Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. White cheddar cheese adds flavor and calcium but is also high in saturated fat, which raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Is Black Beans safe in this food?
Good
Black Beans is used here as base. Black beans are rich in protein and fiber, contributing positively to the burrito's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: BLACK BEANS
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil but is often highly processed, which may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: CANOLA OIL
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is added for sweetness but contributes empty calories without nutritional benefits, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CANE SUGAR
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Is Tortilla Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Tortilla Flour is used here as base. Tortilla flour is refined and may lack the nutrients found in whole grains, which can detract from the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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: 3857241
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk
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