Is Family Rhubarb Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrison's
Morrison's's Family Rhubarb Pie is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Oil, Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes fortified wheat flour and rhubarb, but also contains palm oil and multiple sugars, indicating a processed product with moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.
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
- Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and niacin, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
- Rhubarb is a natural fruit ingredient, adding flavor and some dietary fiber to the pie.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.
- Multiple sugars, including caster sugar and additional sugar, indicate high sweetness and potential for overconsumption.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and essential nutrients. However, its refined nature raises concerns about fiber content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
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Is Rhubarb safe in this food?
Good
Rhubarb is used here as natural_extract. Rhubarb is a natural fruit that adds flavor and some dietary fiber, enhancing the overall quality of the pie.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Rhubarb
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that aids in the formation of the pie's structure and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Caster Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Caster Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caster sugar is a finely granulated sugar that sweetens the pie but contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Caster sugar
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm oil
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. The presence of additional sugar increases the overall sweetness and calorie content, which may lead to health concerns if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat content but may raise concerns about processing and omega-6 fatty acid balance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed oil
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch is used as a thickening agent, which can be a concern due to its processing and potential for additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified maize starch
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Is Diphosphates safe in this food?
Bad
Diphosphates is used here as emulsifier. Diphosphates are synthetic emulsifiers that help maintain texture but raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (Diphosphates)
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Carbonates is used here as raising_agent. Sodium carbonates are chemical leavening agents that can raise concerns about synthetic additives in baked goods.
Role in formula: raising_agent
Original: Raising Agent (Sodium carbonates)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but contributes to sodium intake, which should be monitored in diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as an acidity regulator, providing tartness and preserving freshness, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulator (Citric acid)
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Is Black Carrot Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Black Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Black carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal of the pie without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Black Carrot Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Concentrate
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: 3360294
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