Teriyaki Chicken product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Teriyaki Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Michelina's

Michelina's's Teriyaki Chicken 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 sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and hydrolyzed wheat protein, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and hydrolyzed wheat protein, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.

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

  • Cooked long grain rice provides a base that is generally accepted as a good ingredient.
  • Natural flavors and ingredients like pineapple and broccoli contribute positively to the overall composition.
  • Toasted sesame seeds and oil add flavor and are considered good quality ingredients.
  • The presence of ginger puree and garlic enhances flavor naturally without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
  • Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by those avoiding additives.
  • Modified food starch is included multiple times, indicating a reliance on processed thickeners.
  • Brown sugar, while natural, is still a refined sugar that may not align with clean eating principles.

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: 3408544

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Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Michelina's — Teriyaki Chicken 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.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and hydrolyzed wheat protein, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating. 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cooked long grain rice, water, cooked white chicken. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Cooked long grain rice provides a base that is generally accepted as a good ingredient.; Natural flavors and ingredients like pineapple and broccoli contribute positively to the overall composition.; Toasted sesame seeds and oil add flavor and are considered good quality ingredients.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Michelina's — Teriyaki Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Michelina's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Michelina's — Teriyaki Chicken has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.; Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by those avoiding additives.; Modified food starch is included multiple times, indicating a reliance on processed thickeners.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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