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Saffron Road Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Saffron Road thai red curry chicken with jasmine rice received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a recognizable Thai curry built from real chicken, coconut milk, vegetables, and rice, with a few starch and seasoning helpers. It is a reasonable meal to eat occasionally, with the main drawbacks being the starch thickeners, added sugar, and the blended curry paste. Main considerations include native corn and rice starch thickeners, raw cane sugar and curry paste sugar, and blended spice and seasoning inputs. Simpler options: Look for a curry made without added starch thickeners; choose versions with lower added sugar and a clearly named spice list.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Native corn and rice starch thickeners
- Raw cane sugar and curry paste sugar
- Blended spice and seasoning inputs
Simpler options to consider
- Look for a curry made without added starch thickeners
- Choose versions with lower added sugar and a clearly named spice list
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Saffron Road Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice
- Brand
- Saffron Road
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00850446008777- Serving size
- 283 g (1 package)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice
Saffron Road
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Native corn starch, native rice starch, and raw cane sugar add refined-carb and thickening work to this curry.
Consider This
Red curry paste with spices and citric acid, plus fish sauce, makes this more seasoning-driven than a simple home curry.
Good Substitutes
Simmer chicken, coconut milk, peppers, and green beans with homemade red curry paste and jasmine rice.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a recognizable Thai curry built from real chicken, coconut milk, vegetables, and rice, with a few starch and seasoning helpers. It is a reasonable meal to eat occasionally, with the main drawbacks being the starch thickeners, added sugar, and the blended curry paste.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Native corn and rice starch thickeners
- Raw cane sugar and curry paste sugar
- Blended spice and seasoning inputs
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Raw cane sugar — Added sweetener
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil — Seed oil
- Spices — Vague ingredient
Highest concern ingredients
- Native corn starch (5/10) — Refined starch used for thickening.
- Native rice starch (5/10) — Refined starch used for texture.
- Red curry paste (4/10) — Blended paste with added sugar and acid.
Better choice tips
- Look for a curry made without added starch thickeners.
- Choose versions with lower added sugar and a clearly named spice list.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
JASMINE RICE (WATER, RICE), BONELESS WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, COCONUT MILK, GREEN BEANS, RED BELL PEPPERS, GINGER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: RED CURRY PASTE [DRIED CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC, SHALLOT, LEMONGRASS, SUGAR, SALT, KAFFIR LIME, GALANGAL, SPICES (CORIANDER SEEDS, CUMIN, CARDAMOM, BAY LEAVES), CITRIC ACID], RAW CANE SUGAR, NATIVE CORN STARCH, LEMONGRASS PUREE, COLD-PRESSED COCONUT OIL, NATIVE RICE STARCH, LEMON JUICE, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, SPICES, FISH SAUCE (FRESH ANCHOVY, SEA SALT), THAI BASIL.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Native corn starchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Starch used as a thickener adds formulation work.
Additional note
Refined starch used for thickening.
Native rice starchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Starch used as a texture helper adds formulation work.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture.
Red curry paste (dried chili pepper, garlic, shallot, lemongrass, sugar, salt, kaffir lime, galangal, spices, citric acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSeasoning blend
What this is
Seasoning blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Blended seasoning paste with added sugar and acid.
Additional note
Blended paste with sugar, salt, and citric acid.
Raw cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar is worth tracking even in raw form.
Additional note
Added sweetener; less refined than white sugar.
Family watchlist
Added sweetener
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Expeller pressed sunflower oilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Seed oils are a common watchlist item for some users.
Additional note
Pressed seed oil; less refined than solvent-extracted oils.
Family watchlist
Seed oil
Fish sauce (fresh anchovy, sea salt)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fermented seasoning with added salt; a common savory input.
Additional note
Fermented fish seasoning with salt.
Coconut milkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Mildly processed but expected for this dish.
Additional note
Category-normal processed coconut ingredient.
Cold-pressed coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Oil source is recognizable and minimally processed.
Additional note
Pressed fat from coconut; minimally refined.
SpicesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad spice category leaves the exact blend unclear.
Additional note
Broad spice category; specific spices not listed.
Lemongrass pureeConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable herb in puree form.
Additional note
Prepared puree of a whole herb.
Jasmine rice (water, rice)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A simple, recognizable grain base.
Additional note
Rice with water; recognizable base ingredient.
Boneless white meat chickenConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole protein.
Additional note
Whole protein source.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No formulation concern.
Additional note
Plain water.
Green beansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Red bell peppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
GingerConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole ingredient.
Additional note
Whole spice root.
Lemon juiceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole ingredient.
Additional note
Juice from whole fruit.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
Thai basilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole herb.
Additional note
Whole herb.
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How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "fish", "anchovy". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "fish", "anchovy". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat", "anchovy". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat", "anchovy". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat", "anchovy". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Raw cane sugar)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Raw cane sugar)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Raw cane sugar)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Saffron Road Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Saffron Road Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice shows about 1.13g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Saffron Road Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice: 5.01g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include raw cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Lean chicken provides solid protein; Red bell peppers, green beans, and ginger add vegetables; Relatively short ingredient list with recognizable whole foods.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium around 580 mg per serving is a moderate concern; Saturated fat near 10 g from coconut milk and coconut oil; Refined jasmine rice and cane sugar, with low fiber (about 1 g).
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
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