Is Korma And Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Booths
Booths's Korma And Rice 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 Annatto, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wheat flour and medium fat soft cheese, which are processed ingredients. The presence of artificial color (annatto) raises quality concerns, indicating a moderately processed product.
Main concern
Contains processed ingredients like wheat flour and medium fat soft cheese, which may raise 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 onion (20%) which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes spices like turmeric and paprika, contributing to flavor and color.
- Vegetarian-friendly, suitable for those avoiding meat products.
Concerns
- Contains processed ingredients like wheat flour and medium fat soft cheese, which may raise quality concerns.
- Includes artificial color (annatto), indicating the use of synthetic additives.
- Presence of yeast extract and flavoring suggests additional processing.
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.
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Is Potato safe in this food?
Good
Potato is used here as base. Potato serves as a primary ingredient, providing texture and a natural source of carbohydrates.
Role in formula: base
Original: otato
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion (20%) adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: onion (20%)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a refined ingredient used for texture but raises concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient, essential for the preparation of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, but its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower il
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Is Medium Fat Soft Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Medium Fat Soft Cheese is used here as base. Medium fat soft cheese (6%) adds creaminess but is a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: medium fat soft cheese (6%)(soft cheese (milk), salt)
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Is Red Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Red Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Red cheddar cheese (3.5%) contributes flavor but is also a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: red cheddar cheese (3.5%) (cheddar cheese milk)
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Is Annatto safe in this food?
Bad
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is an artificial color used for visual appeal, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour: annatto
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Is Dried Potato safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Potato is used here as base. Dried potato is a processed form of potato, which may affect the quality of the ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried potato
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement, essential in cooking.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Cheese Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Cheese Powder is used here as base. Cheese powder is a processed ingredient that adds flavor but raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheese powder (cheese (milk), salt)
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast is used for fermentation and flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: yeast
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract ontains barley.
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Is Flavoring safe in this food?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may include synthetic additives, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor but is a processed form of onion.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper is a natural spice that enhances flavor without processing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds flavor but is a processed form of garlic.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Paprika is used here as flavor. Paprika is a natural spice that contributes flavor and color without processing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: paprika
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as flavor. Turmeric is a natural spice known for its color and flavor, adding quality to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: turmeric
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: 3933759
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , barley
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