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Is Pasta Green Pesto Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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Pasta Green Pesto is a food from Youcook. 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 Modified Starch, Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of dairy and egg also indicates potential allergens.

Main concern

Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.

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 fresh ingredients like tomatoes and herbs, contributing to flavor and quality.
  • Includes Grana Padano cheese, which adds a rich taste and texture to the dish.

Concerns

  • Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
  • Sugar is present, which can indicate unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.

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: 3883153

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Allergens detected: egg , milk

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Youcook — Pasta Green Pesto 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.
We detected: egg, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, durum wheat semolina, grated Grana Padano cheese. See the Ingredients section above.
Youcook — Pasta Green Pesto 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.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of dairy and egg also indicates potential allergens. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.; Sugar is present, which can indicate unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections 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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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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