Is Chicken Fried Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bellisio Foods
Chicken Fried Rice is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Bellisio Foods. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a preservative and natural and artificial flavors, indicating a processed nature. The presence of multiple additives raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a preservative and natural and artificial flavors, indicating a processed nature. The presence of multiple additives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial 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 cooked long grain rice and vegetables like carrots and peas, contributing to a balanced meal.
- Soy sauce provides umami flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dish.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
- Natural and artificial butter flavor indicates the presence of flavoring agents, which may not be desirable for all consumers.
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 Cooked Long Grain Rice safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Long Grain Rice is used here as base. Cooked long grain rice serves as the primary carbohydrate source, providing energy and texture to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked long grain rice
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds depth of flavor but contains sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, lactic acid, less than 1/10% sodium benzoate as a preservative)
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Is Cooked White Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Cooked White Chicken is used here as base. Cooked white chicken provides protein and contributes to the dish's overall nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked white chicken (chicken breast with rib meat, water, soy protein isolate, 2% or less of salt, sodium phosphate, modified food starch, maltodextrin and natural flavor)
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Is Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots add color, texture, and essential vitamins, enhancing the nutritional profile of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: carrots
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Is Peas safe in this food?
Good
Peas is used here as base. Peas contribute fiber and protein, improving the overall nutritional balance of the meal.
Role in formula: base
Original: peas
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil is used for cooking, providing flavor but also raising concerns due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanut oil
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Is Cooked Scrambled Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Scrambled Eggs is used here as base. Cooked scrambled eggs add protein and richness, contributing to the dish's overall flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked scrambled eggs (whole eggs, skim milk, soybean oil, modified corn starch, salt, xanthan gum, liquid pepper extract, citric acid, natural and artificial butter flavor [butter {cream}, lipolyzed butter oil, medium chain triglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, soybean oil and annatto extract])
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Is Bell Peppers safe in this food?
Good
Bell Peppers is used here as base. Bell peppers provide vitamins and a slight sweetness, enhancing the dish's flavor and nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: bell peppers (red)
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sesame Oil is used here as base. Sesame oil adds a distinct flavor but is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may raise health concerns if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: base
Original: sesame oil
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Is Granulated Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Granulated Garlic is used here as flavor. Granulated garlic enhances flavor and provides potential health benefits, contributing to the dish's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: granulated garlic
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Is Granulated Onion safe in this food?
Good
Granulated Onion is used here as flavor. Granulated onion adds depth of flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: granulated onion
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is used to balance flavors but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sugar
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances umami flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Oyster Flavored Extract Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Oyster Flavored Extract Powder is used here as flavor. Oyster-flavored extract powder adds a unique flavor profile but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oyster-flavored extract powder (cooked oyster, maltodextrin, salt, sugar, soy sauce [fermented soybeans, wheat, salt])
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: 3408578
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Allergens detected: peanut , egg , soy , wheat , milk
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