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Is Black Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Allens

This page reviews Black Beans by Allens as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Ferrous Gluconate.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes prepared black beans and water, with added ferrous gluconate and calcium chloride. These additives raise some concerns about processing and quality.

Main concern

Ferrous gluconate is a synthetic additive, raising concerns about processed ingredients.

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

  • Prepared black beans provide a natural source of plant-based nutrition.
  • Water is the primary ingredient, ensuring a moist texture.
  • Ferrous gluconate aids in color retention, enhancing visual appeal.
  • Calcium chloride helps maintain firmness, improving texture.

Concerns

  • Ferrous gluconate is a synthetic additive, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
  • Calcium chloride, while functional, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
  • The presence of salt may contribute to sodium intake concerns.
  • Overall, the additives indicate a level of processing that may affect quality perception.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack 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: 2424204

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: prepared black beans, water. See the Ingredients section above.
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Allens — Black Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Allens — Black Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Allens products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Prepared black beans provide a natural source of plant-based nutrition.; Water is the primary ingredient, ensuring a moist texture.; Ferrous gluconate aids in color retention, enhancing visual appeal.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes prepared black beans and water, with added ferrous gluconate and calcium chloride. These additives raise some concerns about processing and quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Yes. Allens — Black Beans has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Ferrous gluconate is a synthetic additive, raising concerns about processed ingredients.; Calcium chloride, while functional, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.; The presence of salt may contribute to sodium intake concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Allens — Black Beans a safety score of 70 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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