Is Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bowl Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Whole And Simple
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bowl is a ready meal from Whole And Simple. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carbonate.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes shrimp and cultured cream, but also contains sodium citrate and sodium carbonate, which are synthetic additives. This raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium citrate and sodium carbonate are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns regarding processing.
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 shrimp, a source of protein, contributing positively to the meal's nutritional profile.
- Cultured cream adds a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Sodium citrate and sodium carbonate are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns regarding processing.
- Presence of xanthan gum, a thickener, indicates some level of processing that could affect ingredient purity.
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 Cooked Pasta safe in this ready meal?
Good
Cooked Pasta is used here as base. Cooked pasta serves as the main carbohydrate source in this meal, providing energy and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked pasta
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for cooking and hydrating the pasta, ensuring proper texture and consistency.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this ready meal?
Good
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is a high-quality flour that contributes to the pasta's structure and firmness.
Role in formula: base
Original: durum wheat semolina
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Is Shrimp safe in this ready meal?
Good
Shrimp is used here as base. Shrimp provides a source of protein and essential nutrients, enhancing the meal's overall nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: shrimp
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Is Cultured Cream safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cultured Cream is used here as flavor. Cultured cream adds richness and flavor, but its processing raises some concerns about ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cultured cream
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Is Broccoli safe in this ready meal?
Good
Broccoli is used here as natural_extract. Broccoli adds nutritional value, providing vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the meal's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: broccoli
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Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Parmesan Cheese is used here as flavor. Parmesan cheese enhances flavor and adds richness, contributing positively to the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: parmesan cheese
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Is Pasteurized Part Skim Cow S Milk safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Pasteurized Part Skim Cow S Milk is used here as base. This ingredient provides creaminess but is processed, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasteurized part skim cow's milk
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Part Skim Cow S Milk
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Is Cheese Culture safe in this ready meal?
Good
Cheese Culture is used here as natural_extract. Cheese culture is essential for flavor development in cheese, contributing positively to the dish's taste.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cheese culture
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in cooking, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Enzymes safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used for texture and flavor development but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: enzymes
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient, which may affect quality perception.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat dry milk
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as preservative. Sodium citrate is a synthetic additive used for emulsification, raising concerns about ingredient purity.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium citrate
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as preservative. Sodium carbonate is a synthetic compound that can raise quality concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium carbonate
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Is Corn Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, which may indicate processing and affect ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Granulated Garlic safe in this ready meal?
Good
Granulated Garlic is used here as flavor. Granulated garlic adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: granulated garlic
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Is Parsley safe in this ready meal?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds freshness and flavor, contributing positively to the meal's overall profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: parsley
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Is Black Pepper safe in this ready meal?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper enhances flavor and adds a mild spiciness, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but may raise concerns due to lack of transparency in sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Buttermilk Solids safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Buttermilk Solids is used here as flavor. Buttermilk solids add creaminess and flavor but are processed, which may affect quality perception.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: buttermilk solids
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Is Milk Solids safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids contribute to creaminess but are processed, raising concerns about ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that may indicate processing, affecting the perception of ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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: 3852230
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Allergens detected: milk , shellfish
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