Chicken Pasta Bake product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Chicken Pasta Bake Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dunnes Stores

This page reviews Chicken Pasta Bake by Dunnes Stores as a ready meal. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Salt, Lactose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like maize starch and lactose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and salt in the tomato sauce also contributes to a moderate rating.

Main concern

Tomato sauce contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners.

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 tomatoes and onions, which are good sources of flavor and nutrients.
  • Cooked chicken breast provides protein, contributing to a balanced meal.
  • Red cheddar cheese adds flavor and texture, enhancing the overall dish.
  • Vegetable stock powder includes various vegetables, adding depth to the sauce.

Concerns

  • Tomato sauce contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners.
  • Lactose from milk may be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals.
  • Maize starch is a processed thickener that may not be ideal for all consumers.
  • High salt content from various ingredients could be a concern for sodium-sensitive individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this ready meal and why it matters.

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: 3965606

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Similar products: ready_meal in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Dunnes Stores — Chicken Pasta Bake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dunnes Stores products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like maize starch and lactose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and salt in the tomato sauce also contributes to a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Tomato sauce contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners.; Lactose from milk may be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals.; Maize starch is a processed thickener that may not be ideal for all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains tomatoes and onions, which are good sources of flavor and nutrients.; Cooked chicken breast provides protein, contributing to a balanced meal.; Red cheddar cheese adds flavor and texture, enhancing the overall dish.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Dunnes Stores — Chicken Pasta Bake has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among ready meal products. See the full breakdown above.

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