Is Deluxe Caesar Salad With Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Fresh
Simply Fresh's Deluxe Caesar Salad With 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 composition includes several processed ingredients like soybean oil and xanthan gum, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial flavors further impacts the overall safety assessment.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like soybean oil and xanthan gum, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial flavors further impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Soybean oil is a highly processed oil, raising concerns about quality and health implications.
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 romaine lettuce, a fresh vegetable that adds nutritional value.
- Includes seasoned chicken raised without antibiotics, indicating a focus on quality meat.
- Parmesan and romano cheeses provide flavor and richness, enhancing the overall taste.
- Multi grain croutons add texture and a variety of grains.
Concerns
- Soybean oil is a highly processed oil, raising concerns about quality and health implications.
- Xanthan gum is a thickener that may cause digestive issues for some individuals.
- The presence of sugar in multiple ingredients indicates a higher sweetness level than necessary.
- Anchovy paste and natural flavors may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
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 Romaine Lettuce safe in this food?
Good
Romaine Lettuce is used here as base. Romaine lettuce is a fresh vegetable that provides essential vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the salad's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Romaine lettuce
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Is Seasoned Chicken safe in this food?
Medium
Seasoned Chicken is used here as base. The chicken is raised without antibiotics, which is a positive aspect, but the inclusion of additives like potato starch raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: seasoned chicken raised without antibiotics (chicken [boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water, potato starch, vinegar, salt], soybean oil, spices, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, sea salt)
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Is Caesar Dressing safe in this food?
Medium
Caesar Dressing is used here as flavor. The dressing contains vegetable oils and preservatives, which may detract from the overall quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: caesar dressing (vegetable oil [soybean and/or canola oil], water, parmesan cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], romano cheese [romano cheese {cultured cow's milk, salt, enzymes}, natural flavor, cellulose, salt], egg yolk, red wine vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard [distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, white wine, sugar, spices, turmeric], salt, natural flavors, anchovy paste [anchovies in salt, olive oil, acetic acid], distilled vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, sugar, spices, xanthan gum)
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Is Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as base. Tomatoes are a fresh ingredient that adds flavor and nutritional benefits, including vitamins and antioxidants.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatoes
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Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Parmesan Cheese is used here as flavor. Parmesan cheese adds flavor but is processed, which may raise concerns about additives and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: parmesan cheese (pasteurized cow's milk, cheese culture, salt or sea salt, enzymes, cellulose powder [to prevent caking] or natamycin [to protect flavor])
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Is Multi Grain Croutons safe in this food?
Medium
Multi Grain Croutons is used here as base. The croutons contain enriched wheat flour and additives, which may detract from the overall healthiness of the salad.
Role in formula: base
Original: multi grain croutons (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], canola and/or olive oil, salt, sugar, rye meal, wheat bran, yeast, caramel color, dehydrated garlic, corn meal, spices, caraway seeds, natural butter flavor [a milk ingredient], citric acid, ascorbic acid)
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: 3473187
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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