Is Garlic And Herbs Chicken Kievs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Birchwood Farm
This page reviews Garlic And Herbs Chicken Kievs by Birchwood Farm as a meat product. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes wheat flour and garlic butter, which are processed ingredients. The presence of butter and salt raises quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wheat flour and garlic butter, which are processed ingredients. The presence of butter and salt raises quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Wheat flour is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
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 British chicken breast, indicating a source of quality meat.
- Includes garlic and parsley butter, which adds flavor and moisture to the product.
Concerns
- Wheat flour is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
- Butter and salt are present, which can contribute to higher sodium levels and processed content.
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 meat product and why it matters.
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Is Chicken Breast safe in this meat product?
Good
Chicken Breast is used here as base. British chicken breast serves as the primary protein source, contributing to the product's quality and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: British Chicken Breast
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this meat product?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a refined ingredient used for binding and texture, but it raises concerns for those with gluten intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)
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Is Butter safe in this meat product?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a saturated fat source, raising health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (Milk)
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this meat product?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée enhances flavor and provides potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Purée
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can contribute to high sodium intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Parsley safe in this meat product?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds freshness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Parsley
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this meat product?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated lemon juice provides acidity and brightness, enhancing the flavor without adding significant calories.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Concentrated Lemon Juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Ground White Pepper safe in this meat product?
Good
Ground White Pepper is used here as flavor. Ground white pepper adds a mild heat and depth of flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground White Pepper
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this meat product?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a processed oil, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Yeast safe in this meat product?
Medium
Yeast is used here as stabilizer. Yeast is used for leavening and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Yeast
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: 3840698
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Allergens detected: gluten , milk
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