Is Iceland Takeaway Fajita Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Iceland
Iceland Takeaway Fajita Chicken is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Iceland. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient composition includes several processed components like modified starches and sugars, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like chicken bouillon and barbeque sauce indicate a reliance on additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes several processed components like modified starches and sugars, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like chicken bouillon and barbeque sauce indicate a reliance on additives.
Main concern
Modified starches and sugars are present, indicating processing and potential 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 chicken breast as a primary ingredient, providing a good source of meat.
- Includes a variety of spices and herbs, enhancing flavor and complexity.
- Peppers and onions contribute to the overall vegetable content.
- Tomato paste and chopped tomatoes add some natural flavor and moisture.
Concerns
- Modified starches and sugars are present, indicating processing and potential quality concerns.
- Barbeque sauce contains sugar and stabilizers, which may detract from overall healthiness.
- Use of smoke flavoring raises questions about the authenticity of flavoring agents.
- Presence of multiple additives like xanthan gum and guar gum suggests a heavily processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing moisture and aiding in the overall texture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Cooked Seared Chicken Strips safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Seared Chicken Strips is used here as base. Cooked seared chicken strips provide protein but include additives like chicken bouillon, which raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cooked Seared Chicken Strips (28%) (Chicken Breast (97%), Chicken Bouillon (Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Chicken Powder (Chicken, Flavouring), Dried Parsley, Sunflower Oil, Modified Tapioca Starch, Onion Powder, White Pepper)
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Is Peppers safe in this food?
Good
Peppers is used here as base. Peppers add natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the vegetable content of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peppers (11%)
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Is Red Onion safe in this food?
Good
Red Onion is used here as base. Red onion provides flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Red Onion
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Is Barbeque Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Barbeque Sauce is used here as flavor. Barbeque sauce adds flavor but contains sugar and stabilizers, indicating a processed component that may affect healthiness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Barbeque Sauce (Water, Sugar, Cane Molasses, Tomato Paste, White Vinegar, Modified Corn Starch, Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum; Salt, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Tamarind Paste, Paprika Powder, Onion Extract, Garlic Extract, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Smoke Flavouring)
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Is Chopped Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Chopped Tomatoes is used here as base. Chopped tomatoes provide natural flavor and moisture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chopped Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice)
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée enhances flavor and offers some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Purée
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Smoked Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Smoked Paprika is used here as flavor. Smoked paprika adds a distinct flavor and color, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Smoked Paprika
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Is Cajun Spice safe in this food?
Good
Cajun Spice is used here as flavor. Cajun spice blend contributes flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste experience of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cajun Spice (Paprika, Salt, Chilli Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Granules, Mustard Powder, Onion Powder, Turmeric Powder, Ground Coriander, Dried Thyme, Dried Oregano, Dried Sage)
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Is Lime Juice safe in this food?
Good
Lime Juice is used here as flavor. Lime juice adds acidity and freshness, enhancing the flavor profile of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Lime Juice
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Is Smoked Water safe in this food?
Medium
Smoked Water is used here as flavor. Smoked water is used for flavoring but raises questions about the authenticity and quality of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Smoked Water
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: 3933707
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