Is Chicken Curry Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chef Select You
Chicken Curry Salad is a food from Chef Select You. 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 Modified Cornstarch, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and modified starch also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives, which may raise quality 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 meat, providing a source of protein and flavor.
- Includes natural spices like turmeric and ginger, which can enhance taste.
- Uses vegetable oil, a common choice for dressings, contributing to texture.
- Incorporates lime juice concentrate for acidity, balancing flavors.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives, which may raise quality concerns.
- Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary.
- Modified starch can be a processed ingredient, which may affect the overall quality.
- Contains allergens like mustard seed and celery, which may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
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 Chicken Meat Preparation safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Meat Preparation is used here as base. Chicken meat preparation includes cooked chicken and additives for texture and flavor. While it provides protein, the presence of additives raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kippenvleesbereiding (86% gekookt kippenvlees, water, aardappelzetmeel, zout, natuurlijke aroma's)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Good
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides a source of fat. It is generally considered a healthier option compared to saturated fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: raapzaadolie
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient used for hydration and texture in food products. It poses 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 sweetness, which can enhance flavor but may contribute to excessive sweetness in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and emulsification properties, improving texture and mouthfeel in the salad.
Role in formula: base
Original: eigeel
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar provides acidity, which can enhance flavor and act as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: azijn
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Is Curry Spice Mix safe in this food?
Good
Curry Spice Mix is used here as flavor. The curry spice mix adds distinctive flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the salad.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kerriekruidenmix
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Cornstarch safe in this food?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maïszetmeel
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Is Ginger safe in this food?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger adds flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: gember
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur: melkzuur
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Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Modified cornstarch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and safety due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd maïszetmeel
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kaliumsorbaat
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natriumbenzoaat
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the salad without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: knoflook
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verdikkingsmiddelen: xanthaangom
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guarpitmeel
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor complexity and enhance the overall sensory experience of the salad.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kruiden
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Is Lime Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lime Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lime juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the salad.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: limoensapconcentraat
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used to enhance flavor but may raise concerns about the processing involved.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijke aroma's
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Is Turmeric Extract safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric Extract is used here as natural_extract. Turmeric extract adds color and flavor, and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kurkuma-extract
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Is Vegetable Powder safe in this food?
Good
Vegetable Powder is used here as natural_extract. Vegetable powder adds flavor and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: groentepoeder
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Is Lemon Fiber safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Fiber is used here as natural_extract. Lemon fiber contributes to texture and may provide some dietary benefits, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: citroenvezel
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Is Dried Onion safe in this food?
Good
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the salad.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gedroogde ui
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: 3840970
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Allergens detected: mustard , celery
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