Is Peri Peri Chicken With Tomato Rice & Green Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
My Muscle Chef
Peri Peri Chicken With Tomato Rice & Green Beans is a ready meal from My Muscle Chef. 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 Chicken Stock Powder.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This meal contains a mix of good and medium ingredients, such as chicken breast and brown rice, but also includes sodium-based flavor enhancers and sugar, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains chicken stock powder with flavor enhancer (635), which raises concerns about synthetic additives in the meal.
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
- Chicken breast provides a good source of lean protein, contributing positively to the meal's overall quality.
- Brown rice is a whole grain that adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the meal's nutritional profile.
Concerns
- Contains chicken stock powder with flavor enhancer (635), which raises concerns about synthetic additives in the meal.
- Roasted capsicum includes sugar, which may contribute to unnecessary sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This ready meal may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this ready meal so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Chicken Breast safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chicken Breast is used here as base. Chicken breast is a lean protein source that forms the main component of this meal, supporting muscle maintenance and overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken Breast
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Is Brown Rice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Brown Rice is used here as base. Brown rice is a whole grain that provides fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the meal's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Brown Rice
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Is Green Beans safe in this ready meal?
Good
Green Beans is used here as base. Green beans add vitamins and minerals to the meal, enhancing its overall nutritional profile and providing dietary fiber.
Role in formula: base
Original: Green Beans
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Is Onion safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds flavor and contains antioxidants, contributing to the meal's taste and potential health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Onion
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Is Roasted Capsicum safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Roasted Capsicum is used here as flavor. Roasted capsicum enhances flavor but contains added sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in the meal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Roasted Capsicum (Red Capsicum, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar)
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste provides flavor and is a source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may offer health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomato Paste
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Is Garlic safe in this ready meal?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds flavor and has potential health benefits, including antimicrobial properties and cardiovascular support.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic
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Is Olive Oil safe in this ready meal?
Good
Olive Oil is used here as base. Olive oil is a source of healthy fats, contributing to heart health and enhancing the meal's flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olive Oil
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Is White Vinegar safe in this ready meal?
Good
White Vinegar is used here as flavor. White vinegar adds acidity and flavor to the meal, enhancing the overall taste without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: White Vinegar
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Is Peri Peri Spice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Peri Peri Spice is used here as flavor. Peri peri spice adds heat and flavor to the dish, enhancing the overall taste experience without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Peri Peri Spice
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Is Ginger safe in this ready meal?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger adds flavor and has potential digestive benefits, contributing positively to the meal's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ginger
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice adds acidity and freshness to the meal, enhancing flavor without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Lemon Juice
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the meal, which may affect overall health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Brown Sugar
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Is Chicken Stock Powder safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Chicken Stock Powder is used here as flavor. Chicken stock powder contains flavor enhancer (635), a synthetic additive that raises quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chicken Stock Powder (contains Flavour Enhancer (635))
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Is Chilli safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chilli is used here as flavor. Chilli adds heat and flavor to the dish, enhancing the overall taste experience without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chilli
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Is Parsley safe in this ready meal?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley adds freshness and flavor to the meal, contributing positively to the overall taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Parsley
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns about sodium intake, which can affect cardiovascular health if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Paprika safe in this ready meal?
Good
Paprika is used here as flavor. Paprika adds color and flavor to the dish, enhancing the overall taste experience without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Paprika
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Is Pepper safe in this ready meal?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper adds flavor and has potential digestive benefits, contributing positively to the meal's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pepper
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: 4259732
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