Is Sweet Peas Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Green Giant
This page reviews Sweet Peas by Green Giant 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 peas, water, sugar, and salt. The presence of sugar raises concerns about added sweeteners, impacting the overall quality rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes peas, water, sugar, and salt. The presence of sugar raises concerns about added sweeteners, impacting the overall quality rating.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in the product, affecting its healthfulness.
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
- Peas are a natural source of vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
- Water serves as a base, ensuring the peas are adequately hydrated and ready for consumption.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in the product, affecting its healthfulness.
- Salt is included, which may not be suitable for those monitoring sodium intake, impacting overall quality.
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 Peas safe in this snack?
Good
Peas is used here as base. Peas are a natural vegetable providing essential nutrients and fiber, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: peas
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used as a base to maintain moisture and texture, ensuring the peas are palatable and ready to eat.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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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 raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but may pose health concerns for those on sodium-restricted diets, affecting overall product quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 3443953
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