Is Eat! La Vida Tomatillo Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bellisio Foods
This page reviews Eat! La Vida Tomatillo Chicken by Bellisio Foods 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 cooked brown rice and chicken breast strips, but also contains sugar and modified food starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cooked brown rice and chicken breast strips, but also contains sugar and modified food starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Presence of sugar in the chicken seasoning raises concerns about added sugars in the meal.
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
- Cooked brown rice provides whole grain benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Natural chicken breast strips are a good source of protein, enhancing the meal's nutritional profile.
Concerns
- Presence of sugar in the chicken seasoning raises concerns about added sugars in the meal.
- Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality compared to whole food alternatives.
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 Brown Rice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Cooked Brown Rice is used here as base. Cooked brown rice serves as a whole grain base, providing fiber and essential nutrients, supporting a healthier meal composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cooked brown rice
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Is Chicken Breast Strips safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chicken Breast Strips is used here as base. Cooked seasoned natural chicken breast strips offer a good source of protein, enhancing the meal's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked seasoned natural* chicken breast strips with rib meat
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added in the chicken seasoning, which may contribute to excessive sweetness and raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent, indicating processing that may detract from the overall quality of the meal.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Half And Half safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Half And Half is used here as base. Half and half, a mix of milk and cream, adds creaminess but also contributes to the overall fat content of the meal.
Role in formula: base
Original: half and half (milk, cream)
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Is Corn safe in this ready meal?
Good
Corn is used here as base. Corn adds natural sweetness and fiber, contributing positively to the meal's overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: corn
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Is Black Beans safe in this ready meal?
Good
Black Beans is used here as base. Black beans provide protein and fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the meal.
Role in formula: base
Original: black beans (black beans, water)
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Is Jalapeno Peppers safe in this ready meal?
Good
Jalapeno Peppers is used here as flavor. Jalapeno peppers add flavor and a spicy kick, enhancing the overall taste experience of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jalapeno peppers (jalapeno peppers, water, vinegar, salt)
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Is Cilantro safe in this ready meal?
Good
Cilantro is used here as flavor. Cilantro adds freshness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the meal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cilantro
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Is Red And Green Bell Peppers safe in this ready meal?
Good
Red And Green Bell Peppers is used here as base. Bell peppers provide vitamins and antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional value and color of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: red and green bell peppers
Read the full ingredient profile for Red And Green Bell Peppers
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Is Sea Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Canola Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil that may raise concerns due to its processing and omega-6 fatty acid content.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Lime Juice Concentrate safe in this ready meal?
Good
Lime Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lime juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lime juice concentrate
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a fundamental ingredient used for cooking and hydration, essential for the preparation of this meal.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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: 3408520
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Allergens detected: milk
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