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Is Tom Kha Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Asia Flavours

This page reviews Tom Kha by Asia Flavours as a food. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Starch, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as monosodium glutamate (E621) and modified starch (E1422), raising significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Includes monosodium glutamate (E621), a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about potential adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

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 galangal and lemongrass, which are natural flavoring agents contributing to the dish's authentic taste.
  • Onion is present, providing a base flavor that enhances the overall profile of the product.

Concerns

  • Includes monosodium glutamate (E621), a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about potential adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Modified starch (E1422) is a processed thickener that may indicate a lower quality of ingredients used in this product.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 4014771

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: galangal, onion, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Asia Flavours — Tom Kha has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Asia Flavours products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Asia Flavours — Tom Kha has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product is flagged for: Includes monosodium glutamate (E621), a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about potential adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.; Modified starch (E1422) is a processed thickener that may indicate a lower quality of ingredients used in this product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Main concerns for this product: Includes monosodium glutamate (E621), a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about potential adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.; Modified starch (E1422) is a processed thickener that may indicate a lower quality of ingredients used in this product.. See the full list above.
Asia Flavours — Tom Kha has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Includes monosodium glutamate (E621), a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about potential adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.; Modified starch (E1422) is a processed thickener that may indicate a lower quality of ingredients used in this product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Asia Flavours — Tom Kha 30 / 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 several synthetic additives such as monosodium glutamate (E621) and modified starch (E1422), raising significant quality and safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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