Is Chicken Teriyaki Skewers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Itsu
Itsu's Chicken Teriyaki Skewers 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 Sugar, Plain Caramel.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken and spring onion, but also contains sugar and soy sauce, which raises concerns about high sugar content and processed ingredients. The presence of artificial color and preservatives further impacts the quality assessment.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and teriyaki glaze, raises 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 (62%) and spring onion (25%), providing a source of protein and flavor.
- Includes rice vinegar and ginger, which are natural ingredients that enhance taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and teriyaki glaze, raises quality concerns.
- Soy sauce and tapioca starch are processed ingredients, indicating a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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.
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Is Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken is the primary ingredient, providing a significant source of protein and essential nutrients in this product.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken
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Is Spring Onion safe in this food?
Good
Spring Onion is used here as base. Spring onion adds flavor and freshness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the skewers.
Role in formula: base
Original: spring onion
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is used as a solvent in the preparation of the ingredients, ensuring proper consistency and moisture.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca starch
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but is a processed ingredient that contains sodium and potential allergens.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high sugar content which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Rice Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Rice Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Rice vinegar provides acidity and flavor balance, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: rice vinegar
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Is Ginger safe in this food?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger adds a distinct flavor and has culinary benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ginger
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Is Teriyaki Glaze safe in this food?
Medium
Teriyaki Glaze is used here as flavor. The teriyaki glaze contains sugar and soy sauce, which enhance flavor but also contribute to high sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: teriyaki glaze
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Is Mirin safe in this food?
Medium
Mirin is used here as flavor. Mirin is a sweet rice wine that adds depth of flavor but is a processed ingredient with alcohol content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mirin
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Is Sake safe in this food?
Medium
Sake is used here as flavor. Sake contributes to the flavor profile but is an alcoholic ingredient, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sake
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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 is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Plain Caramel safe in this food?
Bad
Plain Caramel is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour: plain caramel
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Is Apple Pectin safe in this food?
Medium
Apple Pectin is used here as gelling_agent. Apple pectin is a natural gelling agent that can improve texture but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: gelling_agent
Original: gelling agent: apple pectin
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: 3962905
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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