Is Devies Schnitzel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
El Tequito
Devies Schnitzel is a food from El Tequito. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Wheat Starch, Sugar, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken breast fillet and various starches, but also contains dextrose and natural flavors, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of modified starch and sugar indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Contains modified wheat starch, which is a processed ingredient with potential 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 65% chicken breast fillet, providing a good source of meat.
- Includes spices and natural flavors, which can enhance taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains modified wheat starch, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- Dextrose and sugar are present, indicating added sugars that may not be necessary.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Chicken Breast Fillet safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Breast Fillet is used here as base. Chicken breast fillet serves as the primary protein source in this product, contributing to its overall nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: kyllingebrystfilet
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used in the breading, providing texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvedemel
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Is Modified Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Wheat Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified wheat starch is a processed ingredient used for texture and stability, raising concerns about its quality and processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: modificeret hvedestivelse
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Is Crushed Tortilla Chips safe in this food?
Medium
Crushed Tortilla Chips is used here as flavor. Crushed tortilla chips add flavor and crunch but are made from corn flour and sunflower oil, which are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: knuste tortillachips (majsmel, solsikkeolie)
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used for texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: kartoffelstivelse
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a necessary ingredient for hydration and consistency in the product.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vand
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is used for fermentation and contributes to the texture of the breading.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: gær
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as oil. Rapeseed oil is used for frying, providing fat but is a processed oil with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: oil
Original: rapsolie
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally without the need for artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderier
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Is Chili safe in this food?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili adds heat and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns about unnecessary added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder adds flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatpulver
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used for taste enhancement but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig aroma
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Is Lemon Juice Powder safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice Powder is used here as flavor. Lemon juice powder adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: citronsaftpulver
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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: 3537295
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