Is Red Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eco Leclerc
This page reviews Red Beans by Eco Leclerc as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes red beans, water, salt, and sugar. The presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes red beans, water, salt, and sugar. The presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and potential health implications.
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
- Red beans are a natural source of fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.
- Water is essential for maintaining the moisture content of the beans, ensuring palatability.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and potential health implications.
- The inclusion of salt may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Red Beans safe in this snack?
Good
Red Beans is used here as base. Red beans are a natural ingredient providing fiber and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haricots rouges trempés
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used to hydrate the beans and maintain their texture, essential for canned products.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns for those with sodium restrictions, impacting overall health considerations.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and could affect health negatively if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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: 3703429
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