Is Mozzarella, Tomato & Pecorino Pesto Wrap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrison's
Mozzarella, Tomato & Pecorino Pesto Wrap is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Morrison's. 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 Vegetable Oils, Sugar affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mozzarella cheese and various oils, but also contains several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 mozzarella cheese, providing a source of dairy and flavor.
- Includes fresh ingredients like tomato and rocket, contributing to taste and texture.
Concerns
- Contains palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Includes sugar and processed oils, indicating a higher level of processing and potential quality issues.
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.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary base for the wrap, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient, which may raise concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Mozzarella cheese adds flavor and creaminess to the wrap. It is a natural dairy product, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mozzarella cheese (milk) (19%)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in the preparation of the wrap, ensuring proper texture and moisture content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato provides natural flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste profile of the wrap while being a healthy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomato (13%)
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Is Rocket safe in this food?
Good
Rocket is used here as base. Rocket adds a peppery flavor and nutritional value, contributing positively to the wrap's overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rocket (7%)
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Is Basil And Pecorino Pesto safe in this food?
Medium
Basil And Pecorino Pesto is used here as flavor. This pesto adds flavor complexity but contains rapeseed oil and concentrated lemon juice, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Basil and pecorino pesto (6%) (rapeseed oil, pecorino cheese (ewe's milk), basil, water, spinach, concentrated lemon juice, pine kernels, garlic purée, sea salt, acidity regulator (citric acid))
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Is Marinated Slow Roast Tomatoes safe in this food?
Medium
Marinated Slow Roast Tomatoes is used here as flavor. These tomatoes enhance flavor but are preserved with oil and salt, indicating a level of processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Marinated slow roast tomatoes (6%) (semi-dried tomatoes, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic, oregano)
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Is French Style Mayonnaise safe in this food?
Medium
French Style Mayonnaise is used here as flavor. Mayonnaise adds creaminess but contains processed ingredients like rapeseed oil and sugar, raising concerns about overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: French style mayonnaise (5%) (rapeseed oil, water, pasteurised liquid egg yolk, spirit vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard flour)
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this food?
Bad
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. The presence of palm oil raises sustainability concerns and potential health implications due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed)
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Is Raising Agents safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents are used to improve texture but are processed ingredients that may not contribute positively to health.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Raising agents (malic acid, diphosphates, sodium carbonates)
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Is Tomato Seasoning safe in this food?
Medium
Tomato Seasoning is used here as flavor. Tomato seasoning enhances flavor but may contain additives that raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomato seasoning (tomato powder, bell pepper, paprika, basil)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to higher calorie content and raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Cornflour safe in this food?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, raising concerns about its presence in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a refined ingredient that may not contribute positively to health.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Wheat starch
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: 3934801
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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