Is Tom Kha Gai Soup with Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Billa Immer Gut
Billa Immer Gut's Tom Kha Gai Soup with 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 several processed ingredients like monosodium glutamate and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of fish sauce and chicken broth adds complexity but also potential allergens.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like monosodium glutamate and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of fish sauce and chicken broth adds complexity but also potential allergens.
Main concern
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential sensitivities.
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
- Coconut milk provides a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Chicken breast offers a good source of protein, contributing to the dish's heartiness.
- Rice noodles are gluten-free, making this dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Herbs like coriander and turmeric add flavor and may provide some culinary benefits.
Concerns
- Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential sensitivities.
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and fish sauce, may be undesirable for some consumers.
- The use of processed oils in the chicken broth can indicate lower quality compared to natural fats.
- Fish sauce introduces potential allergens for those with seafood sensitivities.
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 Coconut Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Milk is used here as base. Coconut milk adds creaminess and flavor to the soup, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosmilch
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Is Cooked Chicken Breast safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Chicken Breast is used here as base. Cooked chicken breast provides protein and contributes to the dish's heartiness, indicating a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnerbrust gegart
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Is Rice Noodles safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Noodles is used here as base. Rice noodles are gluten-free and add texture, but their processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reisnudeln
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Is Soybean Sprouts safe in this food?
Good
Soybean Sprouts is used here as base. Soybean sprouts add crunch and freshness to the dish, indicating a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojasprossen
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Is Seasoning Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Seasoning Paste is used here as flavor. The seasoning paste contains multiple ingredients, including monosodium glutamate, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzpaste
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors but contributes to the overall sweetness, raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Coriander safe in this food?
Good
Coriander is used here as natural_extract. Coriander adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the dish's overall profile without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Koriander
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Is Chicken Broth safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Broth is used here as base. Chicken broth adds depth of flavor but contains processed ingredients like salt and yeast extract, which may lower quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnerbrühe
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Is Fish Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Fish Sauce is used here as flavor. Fish sauce adds umami flavor but introduces potential allergens for those sensitive to seafood.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fischsauce
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Is Chili safe in this food?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili adds heat and flavor, enhancing the dish's complexity without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chili
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Is Lime Leaf safe in this food?
Good
Lime Leaf is used here as natural_extract. Lime leaf contributes a fresh citrus flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Limettenblatt
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: 4244989
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Allergens detected: fish , soy
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