Is Peas & Carrots Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Western Family
Peas & Carrots is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Western Family. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes assorted peas and carrots, with water and salt. However, the presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes assorted peas and carrots, with water and salt. However, the presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar is included as an additive, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a vegetable 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
- Assorted peas provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
- Carrots add nutritional value and enhance the product's color and taste.
Concerns
- Sugar is included as an additive, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a vegetable product.
- Salt content may be higher than desired for those monitoring sodium intake.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Assorted Peas safe in this snack?
Good
Assorted Peas is used here as base. Assorted peas are a natural ingredient that contributes to the product's flavor and texture, indicating a good quality base.
Role in formula: base
Original: Assorted peas
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Is Carrots safe in this snack?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots are a natural vegetable that adds nutritional benefits and enhances the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Carrots
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the product, ensuring proper consistency and hydration of the vegetables.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium levels, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary in a vegetable product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sugar
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: 3247134
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