Homestyle Crispy Chicken Sandwich product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Homestyle Crispy Chicken Sandwich Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cumberland Farms

This page reviews Homestyle Crispy Chicken Sandwich by Cumberland Farms as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Flavors, Sodium Phosphates, Calcium Propionate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium phosphates and modified food starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and preservatives further impacts the safety assessment.

Main concern

Sodium phosphates and modified food starch are synthetic additives that raise safety 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 chicken breast, providing a source of meat protein.
  • Vegetable stock and spices contribute to flavor without synthetic additives.
  • Includes carrot and onion, adding some natural vegetable content.
  • Bun made with enriched wheat flour offers basic carbohydrates.

Concerns

  • Sodium phosphates and modified food starch are synthetic additives that raise safety concerns.
  • Presence of artificial flavors and preservatives like sodium citrate and sorbic acid indicates processing.
  • High levels of salt and sugar may contribute to health risks.
  • Use of dextrose and maltodextrin suggests added sugars, which can be problematic.

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 food and why it matters.

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: 3212776

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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , milk

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken breast, providing a source of meat protein.; Vegetable stock and spices contribute to flavor without synthetic additives.; Includes carrot and onion, adding some natural vegetable content.. See the Pros section above.
Cumberland Farms — Homestyle Crispy Chicken Sandwich has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Cumberland Farms products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Cumberland Farms — Homestyle Crispy Chicken Sandwich has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Cumberland Farms — Homestyle Crispy Chicken Sandwich 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.
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.
This product is flagged for: Sodium phosphates and modified food starch are synthetic additives that raise safety concerns.; Presence of artificial flavors and preservatives like sodium citrate and sorbic acid indicates processing.; High levels of salt and sugar may contribute to health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Cumberland Farms — Homestyle Crispy Chicken Sandwich 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. 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.
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We detected: wheat, soy, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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