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Is Beef & Peppers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Michelina's

This page reviews Beef & Peppers by Michelina's as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium benzoate and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and soy protein isolate also indicates a less favorable profile.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium benzoate and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and soy protein isolate also indicates a less favorable profile.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.

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 cooked long grain rice, a staple grain providing carbohydrates.
  • Includes vegetables like celery and green bell peppers, contributing some nutrients.
  • Uses beef patty crumble, providing a source of protein.
  • Incorporates tomato paste, which can add flavor and some vitamins.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can be derived from corn or wheat, indicating lower quality.
  • Sugar is present multiple times, suggesting a higher sweetness level than necessary.
  • Soy protein isolate and textured vegetable protein may indicate a reliance on processed ingredients.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3408480

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Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cooked long grain rice, water, dehydrated onions. See the Ingredients section above.
Michelina's — Beef & Peppers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Michelina's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Michelina's — Beef & Peppers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.; Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can be derived from corn or wheat, indicating lower quality.; Sugar is present multiple times, suggesting a higher sweetness level than necessary.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Zerotox gives Michelina's — Beef & Peppers 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium benzoate and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and soy protein isolate also indicates a less favorable profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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