Couscous 350g Fe product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Couscous 350g Fe Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Intermarche

Couscous 350g Fe is a food from Intermarche. 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 Natural Flavors, Beef Gelatin.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like beef gelatin and harissa, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial flavors further impacts the safety assessment.

Main concern

Beef gelatin is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about quality and sourcing.

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 vegetables like carrot and zucchini, contributing to a varied composition.
  • Includes chickpeas, a source of plant-based protein, enhancing nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Beef gelatin is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about quality and sourcing.
  • Presence of artificial flavors and preservatives indicates a processed nature, affecting overall safety.

Who should avoid this product?

This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3628533

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Allergens detected: crustaceans , fish , mollusks , milk , eggs , mustard , sesame seeds

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Frequently asked questions

Intermarche — Couscous 350g Fe has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Intermarche — Couscous 350g Fe has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Intermarche products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains vegetables like carrot and zucchini, contributing to a varied composition.; Includes chickpeas, a source of plant-based protein, enhancing nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Intermarche — Couscous 350g Fe 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: chicken thigh, water, carrot. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like beef gelatin and harissa, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial flavors further impacts the safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: crustaceans, fish, mollusks, milk, eggs. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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