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Is Cedar's Black Bean Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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This page reviews Cedar's Black Bean Salad by Cedar's as a food. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.

The composition of Cedar's Black Bean Salad includes black beans and kidney beans as primary ingredients, providing a nutritious base. The presence of sunflower oil and olive oil raises some concerns about oil quality, but overall, the ingredient list is clean.

85 / 100

Good quality

Why score is 85

The composition of Cedar's Black Bean Salad includes black beans and kidney beans as primary ingredients, providing a nutritious base. The presence of sunflower oil and olive oil raises some concerns about oil quality, but overall, the ingredient list is clean.

Main concern

Sunflower oil, while a common cooking oil, is often refined and may raise concerns about processing quality.

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

  • Black beans and kidney beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, contributing positively to the rating.
  • Sunflower oil and olive oil are healthier fat sources, supporting the overall quality of the salad.
  • Natural ingredients like garlic and parsley enhance flavor without artificial additives, indicating a clean composition.
  • Vinegar and citric acid act as natural preservatives, helping maintain freshness without synthetic options.

Concerns

  • Sunflower oil, while a common cooking oil, is often refined and may raise concerns about processing quality.
  • The inclusion of sea salt could be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake, although it's a natural ingredient.
  • The presence of vinegar may not appeal to all consumers due to its strong flavor profile.
  • No artificial preservatives or colors are present, but the overall processing of some ingredients could be questioned.

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: 3216634

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Cedar's — Cedar's Black Bean Salad has a Zerotox score of 85 / 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.
Cedar's — Cedar's Black Bean Salad has a Zerotox score of 85 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Zerotox gives Cedar's — Cedar's Black Bean Salad 85 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Black beans and kidney beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, contributing positively to the rating.; Sunflower oil and olive oil are healthier fat sources, supporting the overall quality of the salad.; Natural ingredients like garlic and parsley enhance flavor without artificial additives, indicating a clean composition.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: black beans, kidney beans, green peppers. See the Ingredients section above.