Szechuan Chicken Mochi Balls product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Szechuan Chicken Mochi Balls Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Wegmans

Wegmans's Szechuan Chicken Mochi Balls 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 composition includes cooked chicken and various starches, but also contains sugar and multiple processed ingredients like soy sauce powder and food starch, raising quality concerns.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cooked chicken and various starches, but also contains sugar and multiple processed ingredients like soy sauce powder and food starch, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in savory products.

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 cooked chicken, providing a source of protein.
  • Includes vegetables like cabbage and red bell peppers, adding some nutritional value.
  • Uses rice flour as a base, which is gluten-free and suitable for many diets.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in savory products.
  • Includes food starch and soy sauce powder, indicating a level of processing that may affect quality.
  • Fried in soybean and/or sesame oil, which may not be ideal for all consumers due to potential allergens.

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.

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: 3311755

More from this brand: Wegmans products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy , wheat , sesame

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in savory products.; Includes food starch and soy sauce powder, indicating a level of processing that may affect quality.; Fried in soybean and/or sesame oil, which may not be ideal for all consumers due to potential allergens.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Zerotox gives Wegmans — Szechuan Chicken Mochi Balls 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: rice flour, water, cooked chicken. See the Ingredients section above.
Wegmans — Szechuan Chicken Mochi Balls has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Wegmans products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes cooked chicken and various starches, but also contains sugar and multiple processed ingredients like soy sauce powder and food starch, raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains cooked chicken, providing a source of protein.; Includes vegetables like cabbage and red bell peppers, adding some nutritional value.; Uses rice flour as a base, which is gluten-free and suitable for many diets.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: soy, wheat, sesame. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Wegmans — Szechuan Chicken Mochi Balls has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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