Is Refried Black Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mama Lycha
Mama Lycha's Refried Black Beans is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes black beans and water as primary ingredients, but the presence of refined soy oil and natural flavors raises quality concerns. Overall, the product is moderately rated due to mixed ingredient quality.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes black beans and water as primary ingredients, but the presence of refined soy oil and natural flavors raises quality concerns. Overall, the product is moderately rated due to mixed ingredient quality.
Main concern
Refined soy oil is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding the quality and health implications of the fats used.
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
- Black beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
- Water is a primary ingredient, ensuring the product maintains a suitable consistency for refried beans.
Concerns
- Refined soy oil is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding the quality and health implications of the fats used.
- Natural flavors, while derived from garlic and onion, can be vague and may indicate additional processing, which could affect ingredient transparency.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, ensuring the right consistency for refried beans. It poses no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Black Beans safe in this food?
Good
Black Beans is used here as base. Black beans are a nutritious legume, providing protein and fiber, which enhances the overall health profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: black beans
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Is Refined Soy Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Refined Soy Oil is used here as emulsifier. Refined soy oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable oil (refined soy oil)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement in this product, though excessive use can be a concern for sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors derived from garlic and onion enhance taste but can obscure specific ingredient details, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors (garlic and onion)
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: 3429444
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