Is Chilli Crunch Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Woolworths
Woolworths's Chilli Crunch Chicken 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 Sulphur Dioxide, Palm Oil, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like miso paste and fried onion, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and additives indicates a moderately processed product.
Main concern
Includes preservatives like sulphur dioxide, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 wholewheat noodles and Asian slaw, providing some whole grain and vegetable content.
- Free-range chicken breast is included, indicating a higher quality meat source.
- Broccoli and spring onion add nutritional value and flavor to the dish.
- Chilli crunch sauce enhances flavor, contributing to a unique taste profile.
Concerns
- Includes preservatives like sulphur dioxide, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Fried onion contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental concerns.
- Miso paste and red chilli paste are processed ingredients, indicating a less clean composition.
- Contains allergens such as gluten and soy, limiting its suitability for some consumers.
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 Cooked Chicken Breast safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Chicken Breast is used here as base. Cooked chicken breast serves as the primary protein source in this dish, contributing to its overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cooked chicken breast
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Is Wholewheat Ramen Noodles safe in this food?
Good
Wholewheat Ramen Noodles is used here as base. Wholewheat noodles provide fiber and complex carbohydrates, enhancing the dish's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole wheat ramen noodles
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Is Asian Slaw safe in this food?
Good
Asian Slaw is used here as base. Asian slaw adds a variety of vegetables, contributing vitamins and minerals to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Asian slaw
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Is Broccoli safe in this food?
Good
Broccoli is used here as base. Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that adds fiber, vitamins, and minerals to the meal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Broccoli
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Is Spring Onion safe in this food?
Good
Spring Onion is used here as base. Spring onion adds flavor and a fresh element to the dish, along with some vitamins.
Role in formula: base
Original: Spring onion
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Is Chilli Crunch Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Chilli Crunch Sauce is used here as flavor. Chilli crunch sauce enhances the flavor profile but may contain processed ingredients that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chilli crunch sauce
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Is Miso Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Miso Paste is used here as flavor. Miso paste is a fermented product that adds umami flavor but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Miso paste
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Is Fried Onion safe in this food?
Medium
Fried Onion is used here as flavor. Fried onion adds crunch and flavor but contains palm oil, which has environmental implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fried onion
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Is Sulphur Dioxide safe in this food?
Bad
Sulphur Dioxide is used here as preservative. Sulphur dioxide is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservative (Sulphur dioxide)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is often linked to environmental issues, raising concerns about sustainability in food production.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable oil (Palm oil)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall calorie content without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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: 4022844
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Allergens detected: gluten , soy
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