Piri Piri Skin-on Fries product image with 70/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Piri Piri Skin-on Fries Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tesco

Tesco's Piri Piri Skin-on Fries is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Modified Potato Starch, Dextrin, Disodium Diphosphate.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The ingredient composition includes several processed components like modified potato starch and dextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color (curcumin) and flavoring also indicates a less natural profile.

Main concern

Modified potato starch and dextrin are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.

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 a high percentage of potato (87%), indicating a substantial base ingredient.
  • Includes spices like chili powder and paprika, which can enhance flavor naturally.
  • Uses sunflower oil, a common cooking oil with moderate health implications.
  • Garlic powder and onion powder contribute to flavor without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Modified potato starch and dextrin are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
  • The presence of artificial color (curcumin) suggests the use of synthetic additives.
  • Flavouring is vague and may indicate the presence of artificial flavors.
  • Thickener (xanthan gum) is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3963844

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Frequently asked questions

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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potato, salt, chilli powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Yes. Tesco — Piri Piri Skin-on Fries has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Modified potato starch and dextrin are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.; The presence of artificial color (curcumin) suggests the use of synthetic additives.; Flavouring is vague and may indicate the presence of artificial flavors.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains a high percentage of potato (87%), indicating a substantial base ingredient.; Includes spices like chili powder and paprika, which can enhance flavor naturally.; Uses sunflower oil, a common cooking oil with moderate health implications.. See the Pros section above.
Tesco — Piri Piri Skin-on Fries has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown 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.
Browse Tesco products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
The ingredient composition includes several processed components like modified potato starch and dextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color (curcumin) and flavoring also indicates a less natural profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Tesco — Piri Piri Skin-on Fries has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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