Is Pasta Shells Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Go
Pasta Shells is one of the cereal products analyzed by Zerotox for Simply Go. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes durum wheat semolina and wheat, which are common in pasta. However, the presence of soy raises concerns about potential allergens and processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes durum wheat semolina and wheat, which are common in pasta. However, the presence of soy raises concerns about potential allergens and processing.
Main concern
Soy may pose allergenic risks for sensitive individuals, which lowers the overall safety profile.
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
- Durum wheat semolina is a high-quality ingredient that contributes to the pasta's texture and structure.
- Wheat is a staple grain that provides essential carbohydrates for energy.
Concerns
- Soy may pose allergenic risks for sensitive individuals, which lowers the overall safety profile.
- The presence of multiple wheat-based ingredients indicates a lack of diversity in the grain sources.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this cereal.
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this cereal?
Good
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is a high-quality flour used in pasta making, providing a firm texture and good cooking properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA
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Is Wheat safe in this cereal?
Good
Wheat is used here as base. Wheat is a common ingredient in pasta, contributing to its carbohydrate content and overall structure.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT
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Is Soy safe in this cereal?
Medium
Soy is used here as base. Soy is included in the formulation, which may raise allergenic concerns for some consumers, affecting the product's safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOY
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: 3443988
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Allergens detected: soy
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