Quinoa Red & White product image with 85/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Quinoa Red & White Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Merchant Gourmet

This page reviews Quinoa Red & White by Merchant Gourmet as a food. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.

This product contains primarily cooked quinoa, with olive oil as an added ingredient. The high percentage of quinoa indicates a clean composition with minimal processing.

85 / 100

Good quality

Why score is 85

This product contains primarily cooked quinoa, with olive oil as an added ingredient. The high percentage of quinoa indicates a clean composition with minimal processing.

Main concern

The presence of olive oil, while healthy, adds calories and may not suit all diets.

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

  • High quinoa content (99%) indicates minimal processing and natural composition.
  • Olive oil is a good source of healthy fats, contributing to overall quality.
  • Contains no artificial additives or preservatives, supporting a clean rating.
  • Quinoa is a nutritious grain, providing essential amino acids and fiber.

Concerns

  • The presence of olive oil, while healthy, adds calories and may not suit all diets.
  • Limited ingredient variety may not appeal to those seeking more complex flavors.
  • No additional seasonings or flavors may make it less appealing for some consumers.
  • Cooking method may affect texture and taste preferences.

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: 3950903

More from this brand: Merchant Gourmet products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

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

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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.
Yes. Merchant Gourmet — Quinoa Red & White has a Zerotox score of 85 / 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.
Merchant Gourmet — Quinoa Red & White has a Zerotox safety score of 85 / 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.
Merchant Gourmet — Quinoa Red & White has a Zerotox safety score of 85 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Merchant Gourmet products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Our analysis notes: High quinoa content (99%) indicates minimal processing and natural composition.; Olive oil is a good source of healthy fats, contributing to overall quality.; Contains no artificial additives or preservatives, supporting a clean rating.. See the Pros section above.
This product scores 85 / 100 with fewer concerning ingredients. See the Pros and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, white quinoa, red quinoa. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Browse Merchant Gourmet products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This product is flagged for: The presence of olive oil, while healthy, adds calories and may not suit all diets.; Limited ingredient variety may not appeal to those seeking more complex flavors.; No additional seasonings or flavors may make it less appealing for some consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

Safer alternatives from Merchant Gourmet

Start your comparison with these higher-scoring products from the same brand: