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Is Pret Freshly Handmade (Every Day) Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pret

Pret Freshly Handmade (Every Day) is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Pret. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glycerol affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product contains several processed ingredients like mayonnaise and pesto, which include additives such as sugar and emulsifiers. The presence of chicken and cheese adds protein but raises concerns about processed components.

Main concern

Mayonnaise contains sugar and emulsifiers, indicating a processed composition.

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 chicken breast, providing a source of lean protein.
  • Includes fresh ingredients like tomato and rocket, enhancing flavor and texture.
  • Pesto adds a blend of herbs, contributing to the overall taste profile.
  • Lemon juice and basil provide natural flavors without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Mayonnaise contains sugar and emulsifiers, indicating a processed composition.
  • Pesto includes rapeseed oil and additives, raising quality concerns.
  • Kibbled rye wrap has multiple processed ingredients, including flour treatment agents.
  • Presence of humectant (glycerol) and acidity regulators suggests synthetic processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

  • Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?

    Medium

    Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient in the wrap, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising concerns about processing.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: wheat flour (Wheat Flour (Wheat), Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin)

  • Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?

    Medium

    Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture in the wrap and mayonnaise. While it is a common oil, its processing raises some concerns.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: Rapeseed Oil

    Read the full ingredient profile for Rapeseed Oil

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this food?

    Medium

    Citric Acid is used here as acidity regulator. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity in the pesto and mayonnaise. It is a common additive but indicates processing.

    Role in formula: acidity regulator

    Original: acidity regulator (Citric Acid)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is present in the mayonnaise, contributing to sweetness but raising concerns about added sugars in processed foods.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Sugar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Free Range Egg Yolk safe in this food?

    Good

    Free Range Egg Yolk is used here as base. Free range egg yolk in mayonnaise provides richness and flavor, indicating a higher quality compared to conventional eggs.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Free Range Egg Yolk (_Egg_)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Free Range Egg Yolk

  • Is Medium Fat Hard Cheese safe in this food?

    Medium

    Medium Fat Hard Cheese is used here as base. Medium fat hard cheese adds flavor and texture but is a processed dairy product, which may raise concerns about additives.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Medium Fat Hard Cheese (_Milk_)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Medium Fat Hard Cheese

  • Is Glycerol safe in this food?

    Bad

    Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used as a humectant in the wrap, indicating synthetic processing and raising quality concerns.

    Role in formula: humectant

    Original: humectant (Glycerol)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glycerol

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: 3954848

More from this brand: Pret products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: egg , milk , wheat , pine nuts

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Pret — Pret Freshly Handmade (Every Day) 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.
Pret — Pret Freshly Handmade (Every Day) has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Browse Pret products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
The product contains several processed ingredients like mayonnaise and pesto, which include additives such as sugar and emulsifiers. The presence of chicken and cheese adds protein but raises concerns about processed components. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: free range egg yolk. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Mayonnaise contains sugar and emulsifiers, indicating a processed composition.; Pesto includes rapeseed oil and additives, raising quality concerns.; Kibbled rye wrap has multiple processed ingredients, including flour treatment agents.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Pret — Pret Freshly Handmade (Every Day) has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Pret products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken breast, providing a source of lean protein.; Includes fresh ingredients like tomato and rocket, enhancing flavor and texture.; Pesto adds a blend of herbs, contributing to the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We detected: egg, milk, wheat, pine nuts. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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