Fajita Fiesta Chicken Salad product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Fajita Fiesta Chicken Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tesco

Fajita Fiesta Chicken Salad is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Tesco. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Potassium Sorbate, Colours affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. Notably, potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, indicating a less clean profile.

Main concern

Presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative 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 chicken breast and vegetables, providing a source of protein and nutrients.
  • Includes spices like cumin and paprika, which enhance flavor naturally.
  • Features quinoa and beans, adding fiber and variety to the dish.
  • Sour cream dressing adds creaminess, though it contains preservatives.

Concerns

  • Presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Multiple sugars, including muscovado sugar and added sugar, indicate high sweetness levels.
  • Use of rapeseed oil, while common, is a processed oil with mixed health implications.
  • Includes artificial colors like plain caramel, which may be viewed negatively by some consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

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: 3954076

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Allergens detected: milk , egg

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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Tesco — Fajita Fiesta Chicken Salad has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: chicken breast, garlic powder, oregano. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Multiple sugars, including muscovado sugar and added sugar, indicate high sweetness levels.; Use of rapeseed oil, while common, is a processed oil with mixed health implications.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Tesco — Fajita Fiesta Chicken Salad has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. Notably, potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, indicating a less clean profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken breast and vegetables, providing a source of protein and nutrients.; Includes spices like cumin and paprika, which enhance flavor naturally.; Features quinoa and beans, adding fiber and variety to the dish.. See the Pros section above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We detected: milk, egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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