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Is Indian Style Chicken Tandoori Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Youcook

This page reviews Indian Style Chicken Tandoori by Youcook 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: Dextrose, Sugar, Modified Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and dextrose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of chicken and yogurt indicates some natural components, but overall, the mix of good and bad ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

Main concern

Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.

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 and yogurt, which are good sources of protein.
  • Includes spices like ginger and garlic, known for their flavor and potential benefits.
  • Coconut milk powder adds a creamy texture and flavor without synthetic additives.
  • The use of basmati and jasmine rice provides a traditional base for the dish.

Concerns

  • Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Dextrose is a form of sugar that contributes to sweetness but lacks nutritional value.
  • Presence of cream and crème fraîche increases fat content, which may not be desirable for all consumers.
  • Use of maltodextrin as a filler raises questions about the overall ingredient quality.

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: 3883168

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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Youcook — Indian Style Chicken Tandoori has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken breast and yogurt, which are good sources of protein.; Includes spices like ginger and garlic, known for their flavor and potential benefits.; Coconut milk powder adds a creamy texture and flavor without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
Youcook — Indian Style Chicken Tandoori has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Youcook products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Youcook — Indian Style Chicken Tandoori 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.
Zerotox gives Youcook — Indian Style Chicken Tandoori 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.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and dextrose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of chicken and yogurt indicates some natural components, but overall, the mix of good and bad ingredients leads to a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
We detected: milk, egg, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.; Dextrose is a form of sugar that contributes to sweetness but lacks nutritional value.; Presence of cream and crème fraîche increases fat content, which may not be desirable for all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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