Red Pepper Falafel product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Red Pepper Falafel Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tesco Plant Chef

Red Pepper Falafel is a food from Tesco Plant Chef. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Palm Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes wheat flour and various plant ingredients, but also contains palm oil and emulsifiers, raising concerns about processing and ingredient quality.

Main concern

Contains palm oil, a processed ingredient with environmental and health 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 chickpeas and red pepper, providing plant-based protein and flavor.
  • Includes a variety of herbs and spices, enhancing taste and potential antioxidant properties.

Concerns

  • Contains palm oil, a processed ingredient with environmental and health concerns.
  • Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may raise questions about processing and additives.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3963582

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Allergens detected: wheat , sesame

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains chickpeas and red pepper, providing plant-based protein and flavor.; Includes a variety of herbs and spices, enhancing taste and potential antioxidant properties.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes wheat flour and various plant ingredients, but also contains palm oil and emulsifiers, raising concerns about processing and ingredient quality. 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.
Tesco Plant Chef — Red Pepper Falafel has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tesco Plant Chef products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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 Plant Chef products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Tesco Plant Chef — Red Pepper Falafel 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.
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 — Red Pepper Falafel 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 — Red Pepper Falafel 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.
Tesco Plant Chef — Red Pepper Falafel has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: wheat, sesame. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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