Is Chicken Fillet Pasta Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chef Select
Chicken Fillet Pasta Salad 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, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising quality concerns. The presence of modified starch and sugar also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise concerns about processed ingredients.
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 fillet, providing a source of meat protein, enhancing the dish's nutritional profile.
- Includes vegetables like zucchini and dried tomatoes, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Uses olive oil, a healthier fat option, which is beneficial for overall quality.
- Balsamic vinegar adds flavor complexity without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Modified starch is included, which may indicate a level of processing that could affect quality.
- Sugar is present, which can contribute to unnecessary sweetness and raises health concerns.
- Natural flavoring and aroma may include undisclosed ingredients, leading to transparency issues.
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 Cooked Pasta safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Pasta is used here as base. Cooked pasta serves as the main carbohydrate source in this salad, providing texture and bulk. However, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: gekochte Nudeln
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient used in cooking pasta and maintaining moisture in the salad, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, derived from rapeseed and sunflower, is used for dressing. While it provides fat, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliches Öl (Raps, Sonnenblume)
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Is Cooked Seasoned Chicken Fillet safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Seasoned Chicken Fillet is used here as base. Cooked seasoned chicken fillet adds protein and flavor to the salad, enhancing its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: gegartes, gewürztes Hähnchenfilet
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Is Zucchini safe in this food?
Good
Zucchini is used here as base. Zucchini adds freshness and texture to the salad, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Zucchini
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Is Concentrated Tomato Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Concentrated Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Concentrated tomato paste enhances flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark doppelt konzentriert
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Paste
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Is Sour Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Sour Cream is used here as base. Sour cream adds creaminess and tanginess to the salad, but it is a dairy product that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sauerrahm
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Is Onions safe in this food?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions provide flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the salad.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Leeks safe in this food?
Good
Leeks is used here as flavor. Leeks contribute a mild onion-like flavor, enhancing the dish's complexity without negative quality implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Lauch
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as flavor. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor, which can enhance the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, which may indicate processing but is common in many food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Dried Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Dried Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Dried tomatoes add concentrated flavor and nutrients, enhancing the salad's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: getrocknete Tomaten
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Acetate is used here as acidulant. Sodium acetate is used as an acid regulator, which raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator: Natriumacetate
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring can enhance taste but may include undisclosed components, leading to transparency issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma (enthält Weizen)
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, providing creaminess but may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Eigelb
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Is Balsamic Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Balsamic Vinegar is used here as flavor. Balsamic vinegar adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Balsamicoessig
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic enhances flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste of the salad.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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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 processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoffe: Kaliumsorbat
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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 can raise safety concerns due to its processing and potential health implications.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumbenzoat
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as flavor. Basil adds a fresh herbal note to the salad, enhancing flavor without negative quality implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Basilikum
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs contribute to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity regulation, which is common in food products but indicates processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid serves as an acidulant, which is common in processed foods but may raise concerns about additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Milchsäure
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used as a thickener, which can enhance texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder enhances flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste of the salad.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauchpulver
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color enhancement, which may indicate processing but is a natural colorant.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: Paprikaextrakt
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor complexity, contributing positively to the overall taste without negative implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze (enthält Senf)
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: 3846457
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Allergens detected: wheat , mustard
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