Is Chicken Teriyaki With Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Anna's Best
This page reviews Chicken Teriyaki With Rice by Anna's Best as a ready meal. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes chicken meat and rice as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and soy sauce, raising concerns about processed components and additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken meat and rice as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and soy sauce, raising concerns about processed components and additives.
Main concern
Contains sugar and caramelized sugar syrup, indicating added sweetness.
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 meat, providing a source of protein.
- Includes rice, a staple carbohydrate, contributing to the meal's bulk.
- Vegetables like carrots and peppers add some nutritional value.
- Soy sauce adds flavor, though it contains wheat.
Concerns
- Contains sugar and caramelized sugar syrup, indicating added sweetness.
- Soy sauce introduces potential gluten concerns due to wheat content.
- Presence of starch and additives raises questions about processing.
- Oil and salt content may be higher than desired for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this ready meal and why it matters.
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Is Rice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice serves as the primary carbohydrate source in this meal, providing energy and bulk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Riz
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Is Chicken Meat safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chicken Meat is used here as base. Chicken meat is a key protein source, contributing to the meal's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: produit à base de viande de poulet
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Is Potato Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, which can enhance texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fécule de pommes de terre
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this ready meal?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt is used for flavor enhancement and to provide iodine, an essential nutrient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel de cuisine iodé
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient, used for hydration and cooking.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Pineapple safe in this ready meal?
Good
Pineapple is used here as flavor. Pineapple adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ananas
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Is Carrots safe in this ready meal?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots provide vitamins and minerals, enhancing the nutritional value of the meal.
Role in formula: base
Original: carottes
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may contribute to higher calorie content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Bell Peppers safe in this ready meal?
Good
Bell Peppers is used here as base. Bell peppers add color and nutrients, enhancing the meal's appeal and health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: poivrons
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Is Onions safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions provide flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oignons
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as oil_fat. Rapeseed oil is used for cooking, providing fat but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: huile de colza
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains wheat, which may be a concern for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sauce au soja (contient blé)
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Is Rice Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as thickener. Rice starch is used as a thickening agent, which can enhance texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de riz
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Is Bamboo Shoots safe in this ready meal?
Good
Bamboo Shoots is used here as base. Bamboo shoots add texture and nutrients, contributing positively to the meal's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: pousses de bambou
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts enhance flavor but may vary in quality and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extraits d'épices
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, though excessive consumption may be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel de cuisine
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Is Caramelized Sugar Syrup safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar syrup adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre caramélisé
Read the full ingredient profile for Caramelized Sugar Syrup
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor complexity and may offer some health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: épices
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sesame Oil is used here as oil_fat. Sesame oil adds flavor and fat but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: huile de sésame
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this ready meal?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentré de jus de citron
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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: 4095556
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Allergens detected: wheat
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