Lemon Tart product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Lemon Tart Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Morrisons The Best

Lemon Tart is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Morrisons The Best. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Icing Sugar, Dextrose affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, alongside preservatives such as potassium sorbate. These factors indicate a moderate quality and safety concern.

Main concern

High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 lemon juice and zest, providing natural flavor and acidity.
  • Includes unsalted butter, which can enhance texture and flavor.
  • Eggs contribute to structure and richness in the tart.
  • Uses pectins as a gelling agent, which is a natural thickener.

Concerns

  • High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues.
  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.
  • The flour blend includes refined wheat flour, which is less nutritious.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

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: 3934552

More from this brand: Morrisons The Best products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: milk , egg

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Frequently asked questions

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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Morrisons The Best — Lemon Tart has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Morrisons The Best products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Morrisons The Best — Lemon Tart 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.
We detected: milk, egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: unsalted butter, egg, lemon juice. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Morrisons The Best — Lemon Tart 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 notes: Contains lemon juice and zest, providing natural flavor and acidity.; Includes unsalted butter, which can enhance texture and flavor.; Eggs contribute to structure and richness in the tart.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, alongside preservatives such as potassium sorbate. These factors indicate a moderate quality and safety concern. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues.; Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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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