Five Berry Bowl product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Five Berry Bowl Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pret A Manger

Five Berry Bowl is a food from Pret A Manger. 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 Golden Syrup, Dark Muscovado Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes natural yogurt and a variety of berries, but also contains dark muscovado sugar and golden syrup, raising concerns about added sugars. The presence of rapeseed oil and cornflour indicates some processed ingredients.

Main concern

Dark muscovado sugar and golden syrup introduce added sugars, which can raise health 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

  • Natural yogurt provides beneficial probiotics, supporting gut health.
  • Five berry compote adds a variety of fruits, contributing to flavor and potential antioxidants.
  • Oats and pumpkin seeds offer fiber and healthy fats, enhancing nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Dark muscovado sugar and golden syrup introduce added sugars, which can raise health concerns.
  • Rapeseed oil is a processed oil, which may not be as beneficial as whole food sources.
  • Cornflour as a thickening agent may indicate a level of processing that detracts from overall quality.

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: 3954838

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Pret A Manger — Five Berry Bowl has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Pret A Manger — Five Berry Bowl 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.
Pret A Manger — Five Berry Bowl has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes natural yogurt and a variety of berries, but also contains dark muscovado sugar and golden syrup, raising concerns about added sugars. The presence of rapeseed oil and cornflour indicates some processed ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Dark muscovado sugar and golden syrup introduce added sugars, which can raise health concerns.; Rapeseed oil is a processed oil, which may not be as beneficial as whole food sources.; Cornflour as a thickening agent may indicate a level of processing that detracts from overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Pret A Manger — Five Berry Bowl has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Pret A Manger products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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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