Is Chicken Seasoning Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marquez Brothers International
Chicken Seasoning is a spice seasoning from Marquez Brothers International. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Maltodextrin.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes sodium and sugar, along with several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial colors. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Contains monosodium glutamate, a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises safety 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 natural ingredients like dehydrated onion and lemon peel, which contribute flavor.
- Includes spices and black pepper, enhancing the seasoning profile.
Concerns
- Contains monosodium glutamate, a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises safety concerns.
- Includes artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) which are associated with potential health risks.
Who should avoid this product?
This spice seasoning may not be the best fit for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this spice seasoning so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Salt safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement and preservation. Its presence is common in seasoning blends.
Role in formula: base
Original: SALT
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Is Sugar safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for flavor balance but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SUGAR
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Is Dehydrated Onion safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Dehydrated Onion is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated onion provides a concentrated flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the seasoning.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: DEHYDRATED ONION
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Is Lemon Peel safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Lemon Peel is used here as natural_extract. Lemon peel adds a citrus flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the seasoning's complexity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: LEMON PEEL
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Is Paprika safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Paprika is used here as natural_extract. Paprika is a natural spice that adds color and flavor, contributing positively to the seasoning's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: PAPRIKA
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Is Spices safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Spices is used here as natural_extract. A blend of spices enhances flavor complexity, and their natural origin supports quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: SPICES
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Is Black Pepper safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Black pepper is a natural spice that adds heat and flavor, contributing positively to the seasoning.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: BLACK PEPPER
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Is Dehydrated Garlic safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Dehydrated Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated garlic provides a strong flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the seasoning's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: DEHYDRATED GARLIC
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Is Corn Starch safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener and anti-caking agent, but it is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CORN STARCH
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about potential health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MONO SODIUM GLUTAMATE
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Is Beef Fat safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Beef Fat is used here as flavor. Beef fat adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BEEF FAT
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Is Hydrolyzed Corn Protein safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed corn protein is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
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Is Dried Chicken Meat safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Dried Chicken Meat is used here as natural_extract. Dried chicken meat adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: DRIED CHICKEN MEAT
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its synthetic nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRIN
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Is Autolyzed Yeast Extract safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Autolyzed Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Autolyzed yeast extract is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT
Read the full ingredient profile for Autolyzed Yeast Extract
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as flavor. Chicken fat adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CHICKEN FAT
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Disodium inosinate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about potential health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DISODIUM INOSINATE
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Is Citric Acid safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, but its processed form raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can include synthetic components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVOR
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Is Yellow 5 safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. Yellow 5 is an artificial colorant associated with potential health risks, raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: YELLOW 5
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Is Annatto safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is a natural colorant but can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising moderate concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ANNATTO (COLOR)
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Is Yellow 6 safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. Yellow 6 is an artificial colorant linked to potential health risks, contributing to quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: YELLOW 6
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Is Silicon Dioxide safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Silicon Dioxide is used here as anti-caking agent. Silicon dioxide is used to prevent caking but is a synthetic ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING)
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: 3212869
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