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Is Korean Style Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Youcook

Youcook's Korean Style Chicken is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Salt, Dextrose, Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sodium in soy sauce and salt also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and mango chutney raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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, a good source of lean protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • Includes vegetables like onions and carrots, which add nutritional value and enhance flavor.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and mango chutney raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Modified starch and dextrose are processed ingredients that may indicate lower quality and raise safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3883137

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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , milk , egg

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Youcook — Korean Style Chicken 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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Youcook — Korean Style Chicken has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and mango chutney raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Modified starch and dextrose are processed ingredients that may indicate lower quality and raise safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sodium in soy sauce and salt also indicates a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken breast, a good source of lean protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.; Includes vegetables like onions and carrots, which add nutritional value and enhance flavor.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, basmati rice, chicken breast. See the Ingredients section above.