Is Fiesta Beef Taco Pasta Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Guy Fieri's Flavortown
Fiesta Beef Taco Pasta is a ready meal from Guy Fieri's Flavortown. 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 Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several cheeses and processed ingredients like modified food starch and sodium phosphates, indicating a mix of quality and safety concerns. Ingredients like sugar and canola oil also raise questions about health implications.
Main concern
Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
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 a variety of cheeses, providing flavor and texture.
- Includes vegetables like bell peppers and onions, adding some nutritional value.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of sodium phosphates indicates the use of synthetic additives, which can be problematic.
Who should avoid this product?
This ready meal 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 ready meal so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cooked Enriched Pasta safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cooked Enriched Pasta is used here as base. Cooked enriched pasta serves as the main carbohydrate source in this dish, providing energy but may contain refined flour.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked enriched pasta
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Is Whole Milk safe in this ready meal?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk adds creaminess and flavor, contributing beneficial fats and calcium.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole milk
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Is Red And Green Bell Peppers safe in this ready meal?
Good
Red And Green Bell Peppers is used here as natural_extract. Bell peppers provide vitamins and antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional profile of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: red and green bell peppers
Read the full ingredient profile for Red And Green Bell Peppers
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese adds flavor and richness, contributing protein and calcium.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheddar cheese
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Is Monterey Jack Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Monterey Jack Cheese is used here as base. Monterey jack cheese enhances creaminess and flavor, providing additional protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: monterey jack cheese
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Is Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Part skim mozzarella cheese adds stretch and mild flavor while being lower in fat than whole varieties.
Role in formula: base
Original: part skim mozzarella cheese
Read the full ingredient profile for Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
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Is Provolone Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Provolone Cheese is used here as base. Provolone cheese contributes a distinct flavor and additional creaminess to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: provolone cheese
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Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Parmesan Cheese is used here as base. Parmesan cheese adds a sharp flavor and depth, along with beneficial nutrients like calcium.
Role in formula: base
Original: parmesan cheese
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for cooking and helps to blend the ingredients together.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Onions safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onions is used here as natural_extract. Onions provide flavor and contain beneficial compounds, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: onions
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common thickening agent but may raise concerns due to gluten content.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Cream safe in this ready meal?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor, contributing beneficial fats to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Chipotle In Adobo Sauce safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chipotle In Adobo Sauce is used here as flavor. Chipotle in adobo sauce adds a smoky flavor and heat, enhancing the dish's complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chipotle in adobo sauce
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Is Chipotle Peppers safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chipotle Peppers is used here as flavor. Chipotle peppers provide heat and flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chipotle peppers
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree adds moisture and a rich flavor, along with beneficial nutrients like lycopene.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato puree
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Is Vinegar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity and flavor but can be harsh in large amounts.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinegar
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar enhances sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Garlic safe in this ready meal?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds flavor and has potential health benefits, enhancing the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Canola Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used for texture but raises concerns due to processing and omega-6 content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: canola oil
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Taco Meat Seasoning safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Taco Meat Seasoning is used here as flavor. Taco meat seasoning adds flavor but may contain preservatives and artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: taco meat seasoning
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract adds umami flavor but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Paprika safe in this ready meal?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor, contributing beneficial antioxidants to the dish.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a sweetener that raises similar concerns as regular sugar regarding health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Dehydrated Garlic safe in this ready meal?
Good
Dehydrated Garlic is used here as flavor. Dehydrated garlic provides concentrated flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated garlic
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Is Dehydrated Onion safe in this ready meal?
Good
Dehydrated Onion is used here as flavor. Dehydrated onion adds flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated onion
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Is Sodium Phosphates safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sodium Phosphates is used here as stabilizer. Sodium phosphates are synthetic additives used for texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: sodium phosphates
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Is Extractives Of Paprika safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Extractives Of Paprika is used here as colorant. Extractives of paprika are used for color but may indicate processing concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: extractives of paprika
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in terms of quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Chili Powder safe in this ready meal?
Good
Chili Powder is used here as flavor. Chili powder adds heat and flavor, contributing beneficial compounds to the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili powder
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Is Citric Acid safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and preservation but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickener that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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: 3443938
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Allergens detected: wheat
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