Is Chicken Soup Dumplings Safe? Ingredient Analysis
XX:Itsu
Chicken Soup Dumplings is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for XX:Itsu. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Maltodextrin affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken (19%) and chicken broth (17%), but also contains several processed ingredients like maltodextrin and yeast extract, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of maltodextrin and yeast extract indicates processed components 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 chicken broth, providing a source of flavor and protein.
- Includes shiitake and wood ear mushrooms, which can enhance taste and texture.
Concerns
- Presence of maltodextrin and yeast extract indicates processed components that may raise quality concerns.
- Multiple soy sauce variants introduce sodium and potential allergens.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient for the dumpling dough, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour
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Is Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken provides a significant portion of the filling, contributing to flavor and protein content, indicating a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken (19%)
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Is Chicken Broth safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Broth is used here as base. Chicken broth adds moisture and flavor to the dumplings, enhancing the overall taste profile with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken broth (17%) (water, chicken bones, gelling agent: agar; spring onion, soy sauce [water, soya bean, wheat, salt), ginger, shiitake mushroom, salt, star anise)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for the preparation of the dumplings, acting as a solvent for other ingredients without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion contributes to the flavor profile of the dumplings, providing natural taste without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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Is Spring Onion safe in this food?
Good
Spring Onion is used here as flavor. Spring onion adds a fresh flavor and aroma to the dumplings, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spring onion (5%)
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Is Shiitake Mushroom safe in this food?
Good
Shiitake Mushroom is used here as flavor. Shiitake mushrooms provide umami flavor and texture, contributing positively to the dumpling filling.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: shiitake mushroom
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Is Soya Bean Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Soya Bean Protein is used here as base. Soya bean protein is used as a filler, which may raise concerns about processing and allergenicity.
Role in formula: base
Original: soya bean protein
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Is Soya Bean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soya Bean Oil is used here as base. Soya bean oil is a common cooking oil that may raise concerns due to its refined nature and potential allergens.
Role in formula: base
Original: soya bean oil
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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 and allergens, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (water, soya bean, wheat, salt)
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Is Ginger safe in this food?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger enhances the flavor profile with its aromatic qualities, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ginger
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors but raises concerns about added sweetness in processed foods.
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 raise concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch acts as a thickening agent, but its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor to the dumplings, enhancing the overall taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on health and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is White Pepper safe in this food?
Good
White Pepper is used here as flavor. White pepper contributes a mild heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dumplings.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: white pepper
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as base. Chicken fat adds richness to the dumplings but raises concerns about its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken fat
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Is Chicken Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Powder is used here as flavor. Chicken powder enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chicken powder
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is used for color and flavor, providing natural benefits without safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: turmeric
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: 3962912
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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