Chicken & Chorizo Paella
65
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Chicken & Chorizo Paella

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
64
Hazard Score
Use with caution
87
Mirella Index
Gourmet
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Rice
Rice  ·  No known concerns
Staple cereal grain, boiled or steamed and eaten as a side dish or ingredient worldwide.
Chicken Meat
ChickenMeat  ·  No known concerns
Poultry meat from chicken, a lean source of protein used fresh, frozen, or processed.
Tomato Paste
TomatoPaste  ·  No known concerns
Concentrated cooked and strained tomatoes, used as a base for sauces, soups, and stews.
Ginger
Ginger  ·  No known concerns
Pungent, spicy root used fresh, dried, or ground in cooking and drinks.
Garlic
Garlic  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.
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.
Chili / Cayenne
Chili  ·  No known concerns
Hot pepper used fresh, dried, or ground to add heat to dishes.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic seed with a slightly bitter, maple-like flavor, used in curries, spice blends, and herbal teas.
Coriander
Coriander  ·  No known concerns
Fresh herb (also called cilantro) with a bright, citrusy flavor, used in many world cuisines.
Cumin
Cumin  ·  No known concerns
Warm, earthy spice from dried seeds, a key ingredient in curries, chili, and Middle Eastern cooking.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon  ·  No known concerns
Warm, sweet spice made from tree bark, used in baking, drinks, and savory dishes.
Black Pepper
BlackPepper  ·  No known concerns
Pungent dried berry ground as the world's most common spice, used to season nearly any savory dish.
Mace (Spice)
Mace  ·  No known concerns
Warm, aromatic spice made from the outer covering of the nutmeg seed, used in baking and savory dishes.
Star Anise
StarAnise  ·  No known concerns
Star-shaped spice pod with a strong licorice-like flavor, used in Asian cooking and mulled drinks.
Turmeric
Turmeric  ·  No known concerns
Bright yellow spice from a root related to ginger, used in curries and valued for its curcumin content.
Basil
Basil  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic herb with a sweet, peppery flavor, used fresh or dried in Mediterranean and Asian dishes.
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
Yogurt
Yogurt  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Fermented dairy; contains milk (allergen).
corn starch
corn starch  ·  No known concerns
Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Peas
Peas  ·  No known concerns
Small round legume seeds, eaten fresh, frozen, or dried. A good source of plant protein and fiber.
Bell Pepper
BellPepper  ·  No known concerns
Sweet pepper variety eaten raw or cooked, available in green, red, yellow, and orange. High in vitamin C.
Chorizo
Chorizo  ·  −8 pts
Moderate health concern
Spicy, paprika-seasoned pork sausage, fresh or cured, common in Spanish and Latin American cooking.
Pork Meat
PorkMeat  ·  No known concerns
Whole animal protein. Base component of traditional minced meat and sausages.
Pork Fat (Lard)
PorkFat  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Rendered pork fat, used in sausages, pâtés and traditional charcuterie.
Paprika
Paprika  ·  No known concerns
Ground dried red peppers used as a spice, ranging from mild and sweet to hot, common in stews and rubs.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
Rosemary Extract
E392  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary, used to extend shelf life in oils and processed meats.
Sage
Sage  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic, slightly peppery herb used fresh or dried to season poultry, stuffing, and rich dishes.
Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium)
E450  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Water-binding stabilizers heavily used in industrial minced meat and sausages to artificially add weight. High intake may impair calcium absorption.
Sodium Ascorbate
E301  ·  No known concerns
Sodium salt of vitamin C. Antioxidant and preservative. Safe and nutritionally beneficial.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus & Strep. thermophilus
YogurtCult  ·  No known concerns
Live active bacterial cultures responsible for traditional yogurt fermentation and gut health.
Sodium Nitrite
E250  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: IARC
Preservative in cured meats. Its nitrosamine by-products are a key mechanism behind IARC classifying processed meat consumption as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.
Chicken Broth
ChickenBroth  ·  No known concerns
Savory liquid made by simmering chicken (and often vegetables), used as a soup base.
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