Chicken & mozzarella pasta salad
100
Nutrition Score
Nutritious

Chicken & mozzarella pasta salad

5208046088166
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
78
Hazard Score
Use with caution
100
Mirella Index
Gourmet
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Semolina
Semolina  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Coarse flour milled from durum wheat, used for pasta, couscous, and some breads. Contains gluten.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Chicken Meat
ChickenMeat  ·  No known concerns
Poultry meat from chicken, a lean source of protein used fresh, frozen, or processed.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
Starch
Starch  ·  No known concerns
Generic starch, source unspecified on the label (not further identified as corn, potato, wheat, etc).
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Egg Yolk
EggYolk  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Yolk portion of hen eggs, fresh or dried; natural emulsifier rich in lecithin.
Vegetable Fibre
VegFibre  ·  No known concerns
General term for plant-derived fiber added to processed foods to boost fiber content and improve texture.
Milk Powder (Dried Milk)
MilkPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Milk with the water removed, sold as a shelf-stable powder for reconstituting or baking. Contains milk allergen.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Mustard
Mustard  ·  No known concerns
Contains mustard
Pungent condiment made from ground mustard seeds mixed with liquid, used as a spread and flavoring. Contains mustard allergen.
Guar Gum
E412  ·  No known concerns
Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.
Xanthan Gum
E415  ·  No known concerns
Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.
Lemon
Lemon  ·  No known concerns
Citrus fruit valued for its tart juice and zest, used as a flavoring, acidifier, and source of vitamin C.
Calcium Disodium EDTA
E385  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Chelating preservative in canned and bottled foods. Strips minerals; raises concerns at high doses.
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella  ·  No known concerns
Soft, mild Italian cheese, traditionally made from buffalo or cow's milk, popular on pizza and in salads.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Cucumber
Cucumber  ·  No known concerns
Crisp, watery vegetable eaten raw in salads or pickled.
Carrot
Carrot  ·  No known concerns
Crunchy orange root vegetable eaten raw or cooked, a good source of beta-carotene.
Onion
Onion  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.
Black Pepper
BlackPepper  ·  No known concerns
Pungent dried berry ground as the world's most common spice, used to season nearly any savory dish.
Dill
Dill  ·  No known concerns
Feathery herb with a mild, tangy flavor, used fresh or dried in pickles, fish dishes, and sauces.
Potassium Metabisulfite
E224  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Contains sulphites
Chemical preservative used in commercial vinegars and wines to prevent oxidation. Can release sulfur dioxide, triggering heavy asthmatic/allergic attacks.
Sun-Dried Tomato
SunDriedTomato  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated tomato, concentrated flavour and nutrients versus fresh.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Garlic Powder
GarlicPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.
Bay Leaf
BayLeaf  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic leaf from the bay laurel tree, used whole to flavor soups, stews, and sauces, then removed before serving.
Olives
Olives  ·  No known concerns
Fruit of the olive tree, typically brined or cured before eating. Rich in monounsaturated fat; a defining ingredient of the Mediterranean diet.
Olive Oil
OliveOil  ·  No known concerns
Healthy monounsaturated fat from olives. Rich in polyphenols and oleic acid; supports heart health.
skimmed milk
skimmed milk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Cow's milk with the fat removed, leaving protein, calcium, and lactose. Lower in calories than whole milk; contains milk allergen.
Cream
Cream  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
High-fat dairy product skimmed from milk, used to enrich sauces, coffee, and desserts. Contains milk allergen.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus & Strep. thermophilus
YogurtCult  ·  No known concerns
Live active bacterial cultures responsible for traditional yogurt fermentation and gut health.
Basil
Basil  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic herb with a sweet, peppery flavor, used fresh or dried in Mediterranean and Asian dishes.
Monosodium Glutamate
E621  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.
Turmeric
Turmeric  ·  No known concerns
Bright yellow spice from a root related to ginger, used in curries and valued for its curcumin content.
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