Is Thai Cube - Sweet Chilli Chicken Teriyaki Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kitchen Joy
This page reviews Thai Cube - Sweet Chilli Chicken Teriyaki by Kitchen Joy as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Fructose Syrup, Glucose Syrup, Refined Soybean Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and refined soybean oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color (E160c) further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and refined soybean oil are processed ingredients that may raise health 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 meat, providing a source of protein.
- Includes vegetables like carrots and Chinese broccoli, adding some nutritional value.
- Jasmine rice is a staple grain, contributing to the dish's base.
- Ginger and garlic are present, which can enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and refined soybean oil are processed ingredients that may raise health concerns.
- The inclusion of sugar and fructose syrup indicates added sugars, which can be excessive.
- Artificial color (E160c) suggests the product is heavily processed.
- Presence of multiple stabilizers (E260, E331, E500) raises questions about ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Cooked Jasmine Rice safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Jasmine Rice is used here as base. Cooked jasmine rice serves as the main carbohydrate source in this dish, providing energy but is a refined grain.
Role in formula: base
Original: gekochter Jasminreis
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Is Chicken Meat safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Meat is used here as base. Chicken meat is a good source of protein, contributing to the dish's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: gegartes Hähnchenfleisch
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for cooking and helps in the preparation of the dish.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Wasser
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but excessive use can lead to health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Fructose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Fruktosesirup
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Is Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots add some vitamins and minerals, enhancing the nutritional value of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Karotten
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Is Chinese Broccoli safe in this food?
Good
Chinese Broccoli is used here as base. Chinese broccoli provides additional nutrients and fiber, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: chinesischer Broccoli
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Is Cornstarch safe in this food?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent, which can be acceptable in moderation but is processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation to avoid health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Soybeans safe in this food?
Good
Soybeans is used here as base. Soybeans are a source of protein and can add nutritional value to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojabohnen
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient but is refined, which may reduce its nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Ginger safe in this food?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger adds flavor and has potential digestive benefits, enhancing the dish's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ingwer
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic is known for its flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Red Chili safe in this food?
Good
Red Chili is used here as flavor. Red chili adds heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: roter Chili
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Is Raw Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Raw Sugar is used here as sweetener. Raw sugar is less processed than white sugar but still contributes to overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzucker
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Is White Pepper safe in this food?
Good
White Pepper is used here as flavor. White pepper adds a mild heat and flavor, enhancing the dish without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: weißer Pfeffer
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Refined Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Refined Soybean Oil is used here as oil_fat. Refined soybean oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns about quality and health effects.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: raffiniertes Sojaöl
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to high sugar levels in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as oil_fat. Sunflower oil is commonly used for cooking but is a refined oil, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Acid Regulators safe in this food?
Medium
Acid Regulators is used here as acidulant. Acid regulators (E260, E331, E500) are used to maintain pH but indicate a processed nature.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulatoren (E260, E331, E500)
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Is Colorant safe in this food?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. The colorant (E160c) is an artificial additive that raises concerns about the product's processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff (E160c)
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: 4230313
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