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Is Pinto Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Schnucks

Pinto Beans is a snack from Schnucks. 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 Calcium Disodium Edta.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes prepared pinto beans and water, but also contains calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns. The presence of salt adds to the sodium content.

Main concern

Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.

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

  • Prepared pinto beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
  • Water is essential for hydration and helps maintain the beans' texture.
  • Calcium chloride is used for firmness, enhancing the texture of the beans.

Concerns

  • Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • The addition of salt may contribute to higher sodium levels, which can be a concern for some consumers.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack 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: 3190426

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Frequently asked questions

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.
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This product is flagged for: Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.; The addition of salt may contribute to higher sodium levels, which can be a concern for some consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Schnucks — Pinto Beans 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.
Schnucks — Pinto Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Schnucks products. 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.
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Zerotox gives Schnucks — Pinto Beans a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Schnucks — Pinto Beans has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: prepared pinto beans, water. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes prepared pinto beans and water, but also contains calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns. The presence of salt adds to the sodium content. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Prepared pinto beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.; Water is essential for hydration and helps maintain the beans' texture.; Calcium chloride is used for firmness, enhancing the texture of the beans.. See the Pros section above.

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