Is Chicken Pot Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
President's Choice Free From
Chicken Pot Pie is a food from President's Choice Free From. 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 Flavour, Lard.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and modified corn starch, which are processed ingredients. The presence of chicken fat and lard raises concerns about saturated fats, impacting the overall quality and safety assessment.
Main concern
Includes modified corn starch, a processed thickener that 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 and vegetables like carrots and peas, providing some nutritional value.
- Uses chicken broth, which can enhance flavor and moisture in the dish.
Concerns
- Includes modified corn starch, a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
- Contains lard and chicken fat, which are sources of saturated fats and may affect health negatively.
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 Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing moisture and aiding in the cooking process.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken is a primary protein source, contributing to the dish's overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken
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Is Milk Ingredients safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Ingredients is used here as base. Milk ingredients provide creaminess but may include processed components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk ingredients
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Is Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots add natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the dish's overall quality.
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 vitamins, improving the nutritional value of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peas
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as base. Chicken fat adds flavor but is a source of saturated fat, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken fat
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which may indicate processing and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified corn starch
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Is Onions safe in this food?
Good
Onions is used here as base. Onions provide flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Onions
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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 amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed ingredient that provides structure but may lack whole grain benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched wheat flour
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Is Flavour safe in this food?
Bad
Flavour is used here as flavor. Flavour is a vague term that may indicate artificial or processed flavoring agents, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavour
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to overall sugar content, which may be a concern.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but may be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Yeast extract
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is a common ingredient for moisture but may be refined, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable oil
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Is Chicken Broth safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Broth is used here as base. Chicken broth adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall quality of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken broth
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder provides concentrated flavor but may be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion powder
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Spices
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Is Lard safe in this food?
Bad
Lard is used here as base. Lard is a source of saturated fat and may raise health concerns due to its processing and fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lard
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Is Liquid Whole Egg safe in this food?
Medium
Liquid Whole Egg is used here as base. Liquid whole egg adds richness and binding properties but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Liquid whole egg
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: 3244050
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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