Is Potstickers Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bibigo
Potstickers Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Bibigo. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient composition includes chicken and vegetables, but also contains enriched wheat flour and sugar, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients. This raises moderate quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes chicken and vegetables, but also contains enriched wheat flour and sugar, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients. This raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Enriched wheat flour raises concerns about refined ingredients and potential allergens.
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 chicken and vegetables, providing a source of protein and nutrients.
- Includes ginger and sesame oil, which can enhance flavor and offer some culinary benefits.
Concerns
- Enriched wheat flour raises concerns about refined ingredients and potential allergens.
- Presence of sugar and vegetable oil indicates added processed components, affecting overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken serves as the primary protein source in this product, contributing to its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHICKEN
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Is Cabbage safe in this food?
Good
Cabbage is used here as base. Cabbage adds fiber and vitamins, enhancing the nutritional profile of the dumplings.
Role in formula: base
Original: CABBAGE
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Is Green Onion safe in this food?
Good
Green Onion is used here as base. Green onion provides flavor and additional nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: GREEN ONION
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for the preparation of the dumplings, ensuring proper texture and moisture.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about processed ingredients and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil is used for texture and moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: VEGETABLE OIL
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains salt and is a processed ingredient, which may affect health considerations.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SOY SAUCE (WATER. SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT)
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Is Ginger safe in this food?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger is included for flavor and may offer some culinary benefits, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GINGER
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium intake and processed food quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Oil is used here as flavor. Sesame oil contributes flavor and may provide some health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SESAME OIL
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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 raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: YEAST EXTRACT
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Is White Pepper safe in this food?
Good
White Pepper is used here as flavor. White pepper adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: WHITE PEPPER
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about refined carbohydrates and potential allergens.
Role in formula: base
Original: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for the preparation of the dumplings, ensuring proper texture and moisture.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil is used for texture and moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: 2% OR LESS OF VEGETABLE OIL
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium intake and processed food quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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: 3441010
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Allergens detected: wheat
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