Is Seasoned Breadcrumbs Shake 'n Bake (Crispy Chicken) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kraft
This page reviews Seasoned Breadcrumbs Shake 'n Bake (Crispy Chicken) by Kraft 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: Colorant.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and canola oil, which are processed ingredients. The presence of maltodextrin and artificial color raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on health.
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 spices, which can enhance flavor naturally.
- Includes citric acid, a natural preservative that can improve shelf life.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on health.
- Artificial color is included, which is a synthetic additive that can indicate lower quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Breadcrumb safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumb is used here as base. Breadcrumbs provide texture and bulk to the product, but they are made from wheat, which is a processed grain.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHAPELURE (CONTIENT DU BLÉ)
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Is Corn Semolina safe in this food?
Good
Corn Semolina is used here as base. Corn semolina is a natural ingredient that adds texture and is less processed than other grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: SEMOULE DE MAÏS
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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 processed and fortified, which raises concerns about the quality of the grain used.
Role in formula: base
Original: FARINE DE BLÉ ENRICHIE
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Is Corn Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels and is often used as a thickener.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRINE DE MAÏS
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in seasoning blends, contributing to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEL
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns due to processing methods and potential trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: HUILE DE CANOLA
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices add flavor and complexity to the product, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ÉPICES (CONTIENNENT DU CÉLERI)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative that can enhance flavor and improve shelf life without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ACIDE CITRIQUE
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Is Colorant safe in this food?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. The inclusion of artificial color indicates a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANT
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: 3250446
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Allergens detected: wheat , celery
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