Is Red Thai Curry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asia Green Garden
This page reviews Red Thai Curry by Asia Green Garden as a ready meal. 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 Starch, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of chicken and coconut milk powder indicates a mix of natural and processed components.
Main concern
Contains modified starch and emulsifiers, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
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 coconut milk powder, providing a source of protein and flavor.
- Includes spices like lemongrass and galangal, which contribute to authentic Thai flavor.
Concerns
- Contains modified starch and emulsifiers, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of fish sauce and sugar indicates added sodium and sweetness, which could be undesirable for some consumers.
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 ready meal and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the dish, essential for cooking and moisture content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Jasmine Rice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Jasmine Rice is used here as base. Jasmine rice is a fragrant variety that adds texture and flavor to the meal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Jasminreis
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for cooking and flavor, but it is a refined oil with moderate health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Chicken Meat safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chicken Meat is used here as base. Chicken meat provides protein and is a primary ingredient, contributing to the dish's heartiness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hähnchenfleisch
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Is Coconut Milk Powder safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Coconut Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Coconut milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kokosnussmilchpulver
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Is Onions safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions enhance flavor and provide natural sweetness, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Tomatoes safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Tomatoes add acidity and sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the curry.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomaten
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Is Bamboo Shoots safe in this ready meal?
Good
Bamboo Shoots is used here as flavor. Bamboo shoots provide crunch and a unique flavor, adding to the dish's texture.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bambussprossen
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices contributes to the authentic Thai flavor, enhancing the dish's complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste adds richness and depth of flavor, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this ready meal?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Red bell pepper adds sweetness and color, enhancing the visual appeal and taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rote Paprika
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Is Mushrooms safe in this ready meal?
Good
Mushrooms is used here as flavor. Mushrooms provide umami flavor and texture, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mu-Err-Pilze
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Is Soybeans safe in this ready meal?
Good
Soybeans is used here as flavor. Soybeans add protein and a subtle flavor, enhancing the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sojabohnenkerne
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the dish.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Curry Paste safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Curry Paste is used here as flavor. Curry paste contains various spices and salt, contributing to flavor but also raising sodium concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Curry-Paste
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Is Mung Bean Sprouts safe in this ready meal?
Good
Mung Bean Sprouts is used here as flavor. Mung bean sprouts add crunch and freshness, enhancing the dish's texture.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mungbohnenkeimlinge
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Is Modified Starch safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickener, raising concerns about processed ingredients in the dish.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Cream safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cream is used here as flavor. Cream adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sahne
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Is Fish Sauce safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Fish Sauce is used here as flavor. Fish sauce adds umami flavor but contains added sodium and may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fischsauce
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and raise concerns about processed ingredients in the dish.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickener that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan
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Is Guar Gum safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used as a thickener, which can raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Dextrose safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color and flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Paprikaextrakt
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Lime Juice Concentrate safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Lime Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lime juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Limettensaftkonzentrat
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: 3862056
More from this brand: Asia Green Garden products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , celery
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