Plant Chef 6 Red Pepper And Bean Bangers product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Plant Chef 6 Red Pepper And Bean Bangers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tesco

This page reviews Plant Chef 6 Red Pepper And Bean Bangers by Tesco as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Methyl Cellulose, Flavouring, Modified Potato Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like reconstituted pea protein and modified starches, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic colorants and stabilizers further impacts the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Contains methyl cellulose as a stabilizer, which is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about processing.

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 red pepper (16%) and butter beans (13%), providing some natural flavor and texture.
  • Includes pea protein (5% and 6%) as a plant-based protein source, contributing to the product's nutritional profile.

Concerns

  • Contains methyl cellulose as a stabilizer, which is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about processing.
  • Includes plain caramel color, a synthetic colorant that may indicate a highly processed composition.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3954400

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Zerotox gives Tesco — Plant Chef 6 Red Pepper And Bean Bangers 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Tesco — Plant Chef 6 Red Pepper And Bean Bangers 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains red pepper (16%) and butter beans (13%), providing some natural flavor and texture.; Includes pea protein (5% and 6%) as a plant-based protein source, contributing to the product's nutritional profile.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains methyl cellulose as a stabilizer, which is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about processing.; Includes plain caramel color, a synthetic colorant that may indicate a highly processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, red pepper, butter beans. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Tesco — Plant Chef 6 Red Pepper And Bean Bangers has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Tesco — Plant Chef 6 Red Pepper And Bean Bangers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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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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