Is Canned Green Peas Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Rolnik
This page reviews Canned Green Peas by Rolnik as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes green peas, water, salt, and sugar. The presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes green peas, water, salt, and sugar. The presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which may not be necessary for canned vegetables, raising concerns about added sweetness.
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
- Green peas are a natural source of vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the product's quality.
- Water is essential for maintaining the moisture content and texture of the peas, ensuring palatability.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which may not be necessary for canned vegetables, raising concerns about added sweetness.
- Salt is present, which can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake, affecting the product's health perception.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Green Peas safe in this snack?
Good
Green Peas is used here as base. Green peas are a natural vegetable providing essential nutrients and fiber, supporting overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: groszek zielony
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used to maintain the moisture content of the peas, ensuring they remain tender and palatable.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns for those on sodium-restricted diets, impacting health perceptions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness, which may not be necessary for canned vegetables, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cukier
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: 4009684
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