Is Grilled Chicken Thighs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Den Stolte Hane
Grilled Chicken Thighs is one of the meat product products analyzed by Zerotox for Den Stolte Hane. 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 Preservatives E262 E270, Stabilizers E451 E450 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken thighs and various additives like E262 and E270 as preservatives. These synthetic additives raise concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives (E262, E270) which indicate a processed product.
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 thighs, a primary ingredient providing protein.
- Includes spices like garlic and chili pepper, enhancing flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives (E262, E270) which indicate a processed product.
- Presence of stabilizers (E451, E450) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 meat product.
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Is Chicken Thigh safe in this meat product?
Good
Chicken Thigh is used here as base. Chicken thigh serves as the main ingredient, providing essential nutrients and protein. Sourced from Jæren, Norway, indicating quality meat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kyllinglår (opprinnelse: Jæren Norge)
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used as a solvent and moisture agent, essential for maintaining texture and juiciness in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, helping to maintain the product's freshness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Potato Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as stabilizer. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, improving texture but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: potetstivelse
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Is Glucose Syrup Corn safe in this meat product?
Medium
Glucose Syrup Corn is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is added for sweetness and moisture retention, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup (mais)
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like chili pepper and curry enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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Is Garlic safe in this meat product?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is included for flavor enhancement, known for its culinary benefits and natural properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløk
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Is Onion safe in this meat product?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth to flavor, commonly used in cooking for its aromatic qualities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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Is Smoke Aroma safe in this meat product?
Medium
Smoke Aroma is used here as flavor. Smoke aroma is used to impart a grilled flavor, but its artificial nature raises concerns about additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: røykaroma
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Is Preservatives E262 E270 safe in this meat product?
Bad
Preservatives E262 E270 is used here as preservative. E262 (sodium acetate) and E270 (lactic acid) are synthetic preservatives used to extend shelf life, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmidler (E262, E270)
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Is Stabilizers E451 E450 safe in this meat product?
Bad
Stabilizers E451 E450 is used here as stabilizer. E451 (triphosphates) and E450 (diphosphates) are synthetic stabilizers that improve texture but indicate processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (E451, E450)
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Is Acid Regulators E301 E325 E327 safe in this meat product?
Medium
Acid Regulators E301 E325 E327 is used here as acidulant. E301 (sodium ascorbate), E325 (sodium lactate), and E327 (sodium lactate) are used to regulate acidity, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E301, E325, E327)
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Is Aroma safe in this meat product?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the quality and source of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4048824
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