Is Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kirkland
Kirkland's Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is reviewed here as a meat product. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes turkey breast and turkey broth as primary ingredients, but also contains brown sugar and potato starch, which raise concerns about added sugars and processed components.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes turkey breast and turkey broth as primary ingredients, but also contains brown sugar and potato starch, which raise concerns about added sugars and processed components.
Main concern
Brown sugar adds unnecessary sweetness, raising concerns about added sugars in the product.
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
- Turkey breast is a lean protein source, contributing to the overall quality of the product.
- Turkey broth enhances flavor and moisture, improving the product's palatability.
Concerns
- Brown sugar adds unnecessary sweetness, raising concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Potato starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
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 meat product, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Turkey Breast safe in this meat product?
Good
Turkey Breast is used here as base. Turkey breast is a lean source of protein, providing essential nutrients without excessive fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: turkey breast
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Is Turkey Broth safe in this meat product?
Good
Turkey Broth is used here as base. Turkey broth adds moisture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: turkey broth
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Is Potato Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch serves as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potato starch
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this meat product?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Vinegar safe in this meat product?
Good
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar contributes acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vinegar
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this meat product?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds a fresh, tangy flavor, complementing the other ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lemon juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this meat product?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is used for texture and moisture, but its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soybean oil
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: 3355358
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Allergens detected: soy
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