Is Pearl Couscous with Chickpeas, Green Beans and Hummus Safe? Ingredient Analysis
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This page reviews Pearl Couscous with Chickpeas, Green Beans and Hummus by Go-Active as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains a mix of ingredients including pearl couscous, chickpeas, and hummus. While it has some good components, the presence of processed ingredients like sugar and vinegar raises quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The product contains a mix of ingredients including pearl couscous, chickpeas, and hummus. While it has some good components, the presence of processed ingredients like sugar and vinegar raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains sugar in the pickled cherry pepper, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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 chickpeas, a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Includes tahini in the hummus, which provides healthy fats and adds flavor, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Concerns
- Contains sugar in the pickled cherry pepper, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Includes vinegar and salt, which are processed ingredients that may not align with a clean label approach.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the salad and hummus, providing moisture and aiding in the overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Wheat Couscous safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Couscous is used here as base. Wheat couscous is a processed grain product that provides carbohydrates but lacks the fiber found in whole grains, raising moderate concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kasza kuskus z pszenicy
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Is Chickpeas safe in this food?
Good
Chickpeas is used here as base. Chickpeas are a nutritious legume, providing protein and fiber, which are beneficial for a balanced diet.
Role in formula: base
Original: ciecierzyca
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Is Green Beans safe in this food?
Good
Green Beans is used here as base. Green beans add vitamins and minerals to the product, contributing positively to its overall nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: fasolka szparagowa
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Is Onion Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Extract is used here as flavor. Onion extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ekstrakt z cebuli
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Is Pickled Cherry Pepper safe in this food?
Medium
Pickled Cherry Pepper is used here as flavor. Pickled cherry pepper adds flavor but contains vinegar and sugar, which are processed and may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: papryka czereśniowa marynowana (papryka czereśniowa, ocet spirytusowy, cukier, sól)
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a refined oil that provides fats but raises concerns due to its processing and potential for trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: olej rzepakowy
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Is Sun Dried Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Sun Dried Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes add flavor and nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pomidory suszone
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic contributes flavor and has potential health benefits, supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: czosnek suszony
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley adds freshness and nutrients, positively impacting the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natka pietruszki
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Is Dried Onion safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cebula suszona
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ocet spirytusowy
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns about sodium content and processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute flavor and may offer health benefits, positively impacting the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: przyprawy
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Is Hummus safe in this food?
Medium
Hummus is used here as base. Hummus contains chickpeas and tahini, providing healthy fats and protein, but also includes vinegar and salt, which are processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: hummus
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Is Tahini safe in this food?
Good
Tahini is used here as base. Tahini is made from sesame seeds and provides healthy fats, enhancing the nutritional profile of the hummus.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta sezamowa Tahini
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as a pH regulator in the hummus, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulator kwasowości: kwas cytrynowy
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: 4013386
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