Fjordland Pesto & Bacon Salad product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Fjordland Pesto & Bacon Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tine Sa

Fjordland Pesto & Bacon Salad is a food from Tine Sa. 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 Aroma, Chlorophyll.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes 42% pasta and 7% Norwegian bacon, with several additives like thickeners and colorants. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Contains synthetic thickeners like trisodium phosphate and xanthan gum, which may raise concerns about processing.

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 46% vegetables, including tomatoes, peas, and bell peppers, contributing to a varied composition.
  • Uses durum wheat pasta, which is a higher quality grain compared to regular wheat.
  • Includes olive oil, a source of healthy fats, enhancing the overall quality of the salad.
  • Norwegian bacon adds flavor and protein, though it is processed.

Concerns

  • Contains synthetic thickeners like trisodium phosphate and xanthan gum, which may raise concerns about processing.
  • The use of artificial colorants like chlorophyll and copper complex indicates a level of processing that may affect quality.
  • Includes sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant, which is a synthetic additive.
  • Presence of multiple oils (rapeseed and olive) may indicate a less clean ingredient profile.

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: 4045220

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: durum wheat, water, egg. See the Ingredients section above.
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The composition includes 42% pasta and 7% Norwegian bacon, with several additives like thickeners and colorants. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns. 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 product is flagged for: Contains synthetic thickeners like trisodium phosphate and xanthan gum, which may raise concerns about processing.; The use of artificial colorants like chlorophyll and copper complex indicates a level of processing that may affect quality.; Includes sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant, which is a synthetic additive.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains 46% vegetables, including tomatoes, peas, and bell peppers, contributing to a varied composition.; Uses durum wheat pasta, which is a higher quality grain compared to regular wheat.; Includes olive oil, a source of healthy fats, enhancing the overall quality of the salad.. See the Pros section above.
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Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Zerotox gives Tine Sa — Fjordland Pesto & Bacon Salad 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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.
Tine Sa — Fjordland Pesto & Bacon Salad 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.

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