Is Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Michelina's
Michelina's's Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli 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 Cheese Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Chicken Broth Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and sodium phosphate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple cheese types indicates a rich flavor profile but also suggests a highly processed nature.
Main concern
Modified food starch and sodium phosphate are synthetic additives that raise 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 broccoli, providing some vegetable content which adds nutritional value.
- Includes a variety of cheeses, enhancing flavor complexity and richness.
- Cooked white chicken adds protein, contributing to the overall meal composition.
- Half and half provides creaminess, improving texture and mouthfeel.
Concerns
- Modified food starch and sodium phosphate are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
- Presence of maltodextrin and yeast extract indicates processing, which may affect ingredient integrity.
- High sodium content from multiple sources, including salt and cheese, could be a concern for some consumers.
- Use of natural flavors and cheese flavor suggests reliance on additives rather than whole ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- 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 Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the dish, essential for cooking the pasta and maintaining moisture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Durum Semolina safe in this food?
Medium
Durum Semolina is used here as base. Durum semolina is a refined grain product used for pasta, providing carbohydrates but lacking whole grain benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: durum semolina [enriched with niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid]
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Is Half And Half safe in this food?
Medium
Half And Half is used here as base. Half and half is a dairy product that adds creaminess but is high in saturated fat and calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: half and half (milk, cream)
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Is Broccoli safe in this food?
Good
Broccoli is used here as natural_extract. Broccoli is a nutritious vegetable that adds vitamins and minerals, enhancing the dish's health profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: broccoli
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Is Cooked White Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Cooked White Chicken is used here as base. Cooked white chicken provides protein and contributes to the meal's overall substance and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked white chicken (chicken breast with rib meat, water, soy protein isolate, 2% or less of salt, sodium phosphate, modified food starch, maltodextrin and natural flavor)
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Is Grated Cheese Blend safe in this food?
Medium
Grated Cheese Blend is used here as base. The grated cheese blend adds flavor but includes cellulose, a processing agent that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: less than 2 % of grated cheese blend (parmesan and asiago cheeses [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], natural flavor, cellulose, salt)
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Is White Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
White Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. White cheddar cheese contributes flavor and creaminess but is a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: white cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)
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Is Cheese Flavor safe in this food?
Bad
Cheese Flavor is used here as flavor. Cheese flavor is derived from enzyme modified cheese and butter, indicating reliance on artificial flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cheese flavor (enzyme modified cheese and butter [cheddar cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes}, butter, cheese culture, enzymes], whey, buttermilk solids, salt, sodium phosphate, lactic acid)
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to high sodium levels, which can be a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a refined oil that adds fat but may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Chicken Broth Flavor safe in this food?
Bad
Chicken Broth Flavor is used here as flavor. Chicken broth flavor is a synthetic flavoring that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chicken broth flavor (chicken broth, salt, flavors, chicken powder)
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Is Romano Cheese Blend safe in this food?
Medium
Romano Cheese Blend is used here as base. Romano cheese blend adds flavor but includes natural flavoring, which may indicate processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: romano cheese blend (romano cheese [pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], natural flavor, cellulose, salt)
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Is Nonfat Milk Solids safe in this food?
Medium
Nonfat Milk Solids is used here as base. Nonfat milk solids contribute to creaminess but are a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat milk solids (nonfat milk, whey solids [lactose], vitamin a and d3)
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Is Spice safe in this food?
Good
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Bad
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Disodium Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Disodium phosphate is a synthetic stabilizer that raises quality concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: disodium phosphate
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: 3408476
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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