Is Tandoori Chicken Viennese Sandwich Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sodebo
Sodebo's Tandoori Chicken Viennese Sandwich 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 Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like mono and diglycerides, and maltodextrins, which raise quality concerns. The presence of lactose and egg also indicates potential allergens.
Main concern
Contains emulsifiers like mono and diglycerides, which are processed and 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, a good source of protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Includes natural spices and herbs, which can enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains emulsifiers like mono and diglycerides, which are processed and may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of lactose and egg may pose allergenic risks for sensitive individuals.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient for the bread, providing structure but is a refined grain with moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de BLE
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for hydration and texture in the bread, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: eau
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for flavor enhancement in the bread but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil that is refined, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de colza
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Is Baker S Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Baker S Yeast is used here as natural_extract. Baker's yeast is a natural leavening agent that contributes to the bread's texture and is generally safe.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: levure boulangère
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a necessary ingredient in bread-making, posing no safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten provides elasticity to the bread but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gluten de BLE
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Is Lactose safe in this food?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, which may pose allergenic risks for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: LACTOSE
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These are synthetic emulsifiers used to improve texture but raise concerns due to their processed nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono et diglycérides d'acides gras
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. This is a synthetic emulsifier that helps with dough stability but raises quality concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: stéaroyl 2 lactylate de sodium
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is used as a flour treatment agent to improve dough strength but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: acide ascorbique
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is a natural colorant that adds color and potential health benefits without safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: curcuma
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Is Chicken Meat safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Meat is used here as base. Chicken meat is a primary protein source in this sandwich, contributing positively to its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: viande de poulet
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Is Salad safe in this food?
Good
Salad is used here as base. Salad adds freshness and nutrients to the sandwich, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: salade
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Is Soybeans safe in this food?
Medium
Soybeans is used here as base. Soybeans are included for texture and protein but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: fèves de SOJA
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor but poses allergenic risks for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: jaune d'ŒUF
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice provides acidity and flavor enhancement, contributing positively to the sandwich's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus de citron
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vinaigre d'alcool
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Maltodextrins safe in this food?
Medium
Maltodextrins is used here as thickener. Maltodextrins are used for texture improvement but are highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrines
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used for taste enhancement but can be vague in terms of specific composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and are natural ingredients, contributing positively to the sandwich's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: épices
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs add flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the sandwich.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: plantes aromatiques
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Is Mustard Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Mustard Seeds is used here as flavor. Mustard seeds provide flavor and are natural ingredients, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: graines de MOUTARDE
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Is Vegetable Extracts safe in this food?
Good
Vegetable Extracts is used here as natural_extract. Vegetable extracts are used for flavor enhancement and are natural, posing no safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extraits de légumes
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: 3617353
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy , wheat
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