Is Sticky Chicken Skewers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Iceland
Iceland's Sticky Chicken Skewers is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Plain Caramel.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken breast and an oriental style sauce with multiple sugars and thickeners. The presence of modified starches and sugars raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including fructose-glucose syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 is a primary ingredient, providing a good source of lean protein.
- Oriental style sauce adds flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including fructose-glucose syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Modified starches and thickeners like lanthan gum may indicate processing and lower quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Chicken Breast safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Breast is used here as base. Chicken breast serves as the main protein source in this product, contributing to its nutritional value and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken breast
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is used as a solvent in the sauce, essential for achieving the desired consistency and flavor distribution.
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 sweetness, but its high presence can lead to concerns about overall sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Fructose Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Fructose Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Fructose-glucose syrup is a sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose-glucose syrup
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch acts as a thickener in the sauce, improving texture but indicating processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified maine starch
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Is Soya Bean safe in this food?
Good
Soya Bean is used here as base. Soya bean is a source of protein and adds flavor to the sauce, contributing positively to the ingredient profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: soya bean
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Is Wheat Grits safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Grits is used here as base. Wheat grits are included for texture and flavor, but they may pose concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat grits
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the sauce, but excessive use can raise health concerns related to sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Rice Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Rice Vinegar is used here as flavor. Rice vinegar adds acidity and flavor complexity to the sauce, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rice vinegar
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Is Plain Caramel safe in this food?
Bad
Plain Caramel is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is an artificial colorant used for visual appeal, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour: plain caramel
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Is Ginger Juice safe in this food?
Good
Ginger Juice is used here as natural_extract. Ginger juice adds a natural flavor component, enhancing the taste profile while providing some health benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ginger juice
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Is Lanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Lanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Lanthan gum is a thickener that improves texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener lanthan gum
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Is Maize Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Maize starch is used for thickening the sauce, indicating processing that may affect the overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maize starch
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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 sodium, which can be a concern for those monitoring salt intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (water, wheat grits, soya bean, 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: 3933704
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Allergens detected: wheat
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