Is OMV! No Chicken Kievs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asda
OMV! No Chicken Kievs is a food from Asda. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Palm Oil, Carrageenan, Stabilisers.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and carrageenan, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic stabilizers and flavorings further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Includes palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with saturated fats.
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 garlic and herb filling, which adds flavor and enhances the overall taste profile.
- Fortified wheat flour provides added nutrients like calcium and iron, contributing to a more balanced composition.
Concerns
- Includes palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with saturated fats.
- Carrageenan is present as a thickener, which has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a primary ingredient, providing moisture and acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for its cooking properties but is a refined oil, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapeseed oil
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat associated with health risks and environmental concerns due to deforestation.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm oil
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Is Soya Protein Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Soya Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Soya protein concentrate is a processed form of soy, providing protein but raising concerns about processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: soya protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Soya Protein Concentrate
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carrageenan
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Is Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour adds nutrients like calcium and iron but is still a refined ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fortified wheat flour
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Is Stabilisers safe in this food?
Bad
Stabilisers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilisers like methyl cellulose and sodium alginate are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisers (methyl cellulose, sodium alginate)
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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 that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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: 3963150
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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