Is Baked Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mcennedy Lidl
Baked Beans is a snack from Mcennedy Lidl. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 44% white beans and 25% tomato paste, but also contains sugar and modified starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of egg white and skimmed milk powder indicates animal-derived components.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
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 44% white beans, providing a good source of plant-based protein.
- Includes 25% tomato paste, which adds flavor and some nutritional value.
- Uses a variety of spices for flavor enhancement, contributing to taste complexity.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
- Modified starch is present, indicating some level of processing that may affect quality.
- Includes egg white and skimmed milk powder, which may not be suitable for vegans.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is White Beans safe in this snack?
Good
White Beans is used here as base. White beans serve as the primary ingredient, providing a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: witte bonen
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste adds flavor and color to the dish, while also providing some vitamins and minerals, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatenpuree
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used as a solvent in this product, ensuring the right consistency and texture without adding any nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Onion safe in this snack?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion contributes to the flavor profile of the baked beans, providing natural sweetness and depth of flavor without any negative quality implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ui
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary in a savory dish, raising concerns about unnecessary added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as thickener. Wheat flour is used as a thickening agent, which may raise gluten concerns for those with sensitivities, but it helps achieve the desired texture.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns about sodium intake, especially in processed foods where levels can be high.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, which may raise concerns about the quality and processing level of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd zetmeel (maïs)
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and provide aromatic qualities, contributing positively to the overall taste without negative implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: specerijen (bevat selderij, mosterd)
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Is Brandy Vinegar safe in this snack?
Medium
Brandy Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Brandy vinegar adds acidity and flavor complexity, but its presence may raise concerns for those avoiding alcohol-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: brandewijnazijn
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Is Smoked Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Smoked Spices is used here as flavor. Smoked spices contribute a unique flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gerookte specerijen (paprika, ui, eikenhoutrook, beukenhoutrook)
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Is Apple Vinegar safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Apple vinegar adds acidity and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste without negative quality implications.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: appelazijn
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Is Egg White safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg White is used here as emulsifier. Egg white is used as an emulsifier, which may not be suitable for vegans and raises concerns about animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kippenei-eiwit*
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as emulsifier. Skimmed milk powder serves as an emulsifier, which may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy, raising concerns about animal-derived components.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: magere melkpoeder
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: 3843734
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