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Is Chicken Roast Safe? Ingredient Analysis

XX: Iperal

XX: Iperal's Chicken Roast is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Flavors, Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant. These synthetic additives raise concerns about processed ingredients.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrites.

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 breast (77%), a primary protein source, contributing to the overall protein content.
  • Sodium ascorbate serves as an antioxidant, helping to maintain product freshness and quality.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrites.
  • Dextrose and sucrose are added sugars, which may indicate a higher level of processing and potential quality concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Chicken Breast safe in this food?

    Good

    Chicken Breast is used here as base. Chicken breast is a lean protein source, providing essential amino acids for nutrition. Its high percentage indicates a significant contribution to the product's protein content.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: petto di pollo

    Read the full ingredient profile for Chicken Breast

  • Is Water safe in this food?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to maintain moisture and texture in food products. It is essential for the overall consistency of the roast.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: acqua

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Potato Starch safe in this food?

    Medium

    Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, improving texture. While generally safe, it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: amido di patata

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potato Starch

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative. Its presence is common in processed foods, but excessive intake can be a concern.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: sale

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Dextrose safe in this food?

    Medium

    Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance flavor and texture. Its inclusion indicates a level of processing that may not align with clean eating principles.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: destrosio

    Read the full ingredient profile for Dextrose

  • Is Sucrose safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a common sugar that adds sweetness. Its presence raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: saccarosio

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sucrose

  • Is Flavors safe in this food?

    Bad

    Flavors is used here as flavor. The term 'flavors' is vague and may refer to artificial or natural flavoring agents. This lack of specificity raises concerns about ingredient quality.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aromi

    Read the full ingredient profile for Flavors

  • Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent spoilage. While effective, its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: ascorbato di sodio

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Ascorbate

  • Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but is associated with health risks, particularly in processed meats.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: nitrito di sodio

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Nitrite

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: 4134786

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Frequently asked questions

XX: Iperal — Chicken Roast has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More XX: Iperal products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: chicken breast, water, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
XX: Iperal — Chicken Roast has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives XX: Iperal — Chicken Roast 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse XX: Iperal products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken breast (77%), a primary protein source, contributing to the overall protein content.; Sodium ascorbate serves as an antioxidant, helping to maintain product freshness and quality.. See the Pros section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrites.; Dextrose and sucrose are added sugars, which may indicate a higher level of processing and potential quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
XX: Iperal — Chicken Roast has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.