Is Panang Curry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Simply Asia Foods

This page reviews Panang Curry by Simply Asia Foods 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: Modified Tapioca Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes coconut milk and fish sauce, which are natural but also contain sugar and modified tapioca starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of xanthan gum indicates some level of processing.

Main concern

Fish sauce contains anchovy and salt, which may raise concerns for those avoiding seafood or high sodium content.

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

  • Coconut milk provides a creamy texture and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality.
  • Spices like red chili pepper and lemongrass add flavor and are beneficial for enhancing the dish's taste profile.

Concerns

  • Fish sauce contains anchovy and salt, which may raise concerns for those avoiding seafood or high sodium content.
  • Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.

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: 3418976

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Allergens detected: fish

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Simply Asia Foods — Panang Curry has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Simply Asia Foods — Panang Curry 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.
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.
The composition includes coconut milk and fish sauce, which are natural but also contain sugar and modified tapioca starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of xanthan gum indicates some level of processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Simply Asia Foods — Panang Curry 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, coconut milk, spices. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: fish. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Coconut milk provides a creamy texture and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality.; Spices like red chili pepper and lemongrass add flavor and are beneficial for enhancing the dish's taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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