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Is Spaghetti Pasta and Tomato Meal Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dunnes Stores

Spaghetti Pasta and Tomato Meal is a ready meal from Dunnes Stores. 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 Glucose Syrup, Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes Bolognese sauce with tomatoes and minced beef, but also contains sugar and glucose syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

Main concern

Presence of sugar and glucose syrup indicates added sweetness, which may not be necessary.

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 tomatoes and minced beef, providing a source of natural flavors and nutrients.
  • Includes herbs like basil and oregano, which enhance flavor without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Presence of sugar and glucose syrup indicates added sweetness, which may not be necessary.
  • Use of rapeseed oil raises concerns as it is a processed oil, which can be less desirable.

Who should avoid this product?

This ready meal may not be the best fit for:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this ready meal 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: 3965614

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Similar products: ready_meal in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

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Dunnes Stores — Spaghetti Pasta and Tomato Meal 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tomatoes, minced beef, water. See the Ingredients section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes Bolognese sauce with tomatoes and minced beef, but also contains sugar and glucose syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating. 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Dunnes Stores — Spaghetti Pasta and Tomato Meal has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among ready meal products. See the full breakdown above.
Dunnes Stores — Spaghetti Pasta and Tomato Meal has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dunnes Stores products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains tomatoes and minced beef, providing a source of natural flavors and nutrients.; Includes herbs like basil and oregano, which enhance flavor without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.

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