Humous & Falafel Mezze Salad product image with 70/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Humous & Falafel Mezze Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pret A Manger

This page reviews Humous & Falafel Mezze Salad by Pret A Manger as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Xanthan Gum.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The salad contains a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. Notable components include cooked chickpeas and quinoa, but also includes sugar and stabilizers which raise concerns.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory dish.

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

  • Includes cooked chickpeas and quinoa, providing a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
  • Contains a variety of fresh vegetables like spinach and cucumber, enhancing nutritional diversity.
  • Uses sunflower oil and extra virgin olive oil, which are better quality fats compared to many alternatives.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory dish.
  • Includes xanthan gum as a stabilizer, which is a processed ingredient that may not be necessary.
  • The presence of plain caramel color indicates the use of artificial coloring, which can be a concern for some consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3954847

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Allergens detected: sesame

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Frequently asked questions

The salad contains a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. Notable components include cooked chickpeas and quinoa, but also includes sugar and stabilizers which raise concerns. 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.
Pret A Manger — Humous & Falafel Mezze Salad has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: sesame. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Pret A Manger — Humous & Falafel Mezze Salad 70 / 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.
This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory dish.; Includes xanthan gum as a stabilizer, which is a processed ingredient that may not be necessary.; The presence of plain caramel color indicates the use of artificial coloring, which can be a concern for some consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Pret A Manger — Humous & Falafel Mezze Salad has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 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.
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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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Our analysis notes: Includes cooked chickpeas and quinoa, providing a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.; Contains a variety of fresh vegetables like spinach and cucumber, enhancing nutritional diversity.; Uses sunflower oil and extra virgin olive oil, which are better quality fats compared to many alternatives.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, brown rice, red quinoa. See the Ingredients section above.

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