Mushroom Bolognese product image with 70/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Mushroom Bolognese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Marks And Spencer

Mushroom Bolognese is a ready meal from Marks And Spencer. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes cooked pasta and various vegetables, but also contains sugar and cornflour, which raise concerns about processing and quality. The presence of multiple additives indicates a moderately processed product.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and 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 a variety of vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and carrots, contributing to a diverse flavor profile.
  • Includes shiitake mushrooms, which add depth and umami flavor to the dish.
  • Fortified with essential nutrients like calcium and iron, enhancing its nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and processing.
  • Cornflour is included as a thickening agent, indicating some level of processing.
  • The use of rapeseed oil may raise concerns for those avoiding certain oils due to health preferences.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this ready meal 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: 3574582

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Frequently asked questions

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Yes. Marks And Spencer — Mushroom Bolognese has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and processing.; Cornflour is included as a thickening agent, indicating some level of processing.; The use of rapeseed oil may raise concerns for those avoiding certain oils due to health preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Marks And Spencer — Mushroom Bolognese has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Marks And Spencer products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, durum wheat semolina, tomatoes. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains a variety of vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and carrots, contributing to a diverse flavor profile.; Includes shiitake mushrooms, which add depth and umami flavor to the dish.; Fortified with essential nutrients like calcium and iron, enhancing its nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Marks And Spencer — Mushroom Bolognese 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.
Marks And Spencer — Mushroom Bolognese has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among ready meal products. See the full breakdown above.

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