Is Chicken Tikka Masala With Basmati Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Anna's Best
This page reviews Chicken Tikka Masala With Basmati 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 product and various additives like potato starch and iodized salt. The presence of processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken product and various additives like potato starch and iodized salt. The presence of processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Potato starch and rice starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
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 product, providing a source of protein.
- Includes tomatoes and onions, which add flavor and some nutritional value.
- Basmati rice is a staple grain, contributing to the meal's carbohydrate content.
Concerns
- Potato starch and rice starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
- Iodized salt is added, which while beneficial, indicates processing.
- Contains cashew nuts, which may pose allergen risks 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 Cooked Rice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Cooked Rice is used here as base. Cooked rice serves as the main carbohydrate source in this meal, providing energy and a familiar texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reis gekocht
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Is Chicken Product safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Chicken Product is used here as base. Chicken product is a processed form of chicken, which may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pouletfleischerzeugnis
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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 improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt enhances flavor and provides iodine, but its presence indicates processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kochsalz jodiert
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Is Tomato Juice From Concentrate safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Tomato Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Tomato juice adds flavor and moisture but is derived from concentrated sources, raising processing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatensaft aus Konzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Tomato Juice From Concentrate
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Is Tomatoes safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as natural_extract. Tomatoes contribute natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the meal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Tomaten
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Is Onions safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onions is used here as natural_extract. Onions provide flavor and some health benefits, contributing positively to the meal's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as oil_fat. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that adds fat content but is processed, which may raise concerns.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Yogurt safe in this ready meal?
Good
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt adds creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the meal's texture and taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Joghurt
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Is Cashew Nuts safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cashew Nuts is used here as natural_extract. Cashew nuts add flavor and texture but may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cashewnüsse
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and contribute to the dish's characteristic taste, supporting overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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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 improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Reisstärke
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Garlic safe in this ready meal?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the meal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Herbs safe in this ready meal?
Good
Herbs is used here as natural_extract. Herbs contribute natural flavor and may offer some health benefits, positively impacting quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Kräuter
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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 be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakte
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: 4095501
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Allergens detected: cashew
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