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Is Tex Mex Kidney Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis

El Tequito

This page reviews Tex Mex Kidney Beans by El Tequito as a snack. Its current score is 75/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavor.

75 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 75

The composition includes rehydrated kidney beans and corn, which are good sources of plant-based nutrition. However, the presence of natural flavor and sunflower oil raises some concerns about processing.

Main concern

Natural flavor is included, which may indicate some level of processing and lack of transparency.

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 36% rehydrated kidney beans, providing a good source of plant-based nutrition.
  • Includes corn, which adds natural sweetness and texture to the product.
  • Tomato puree and concentrated tomato paste contribute to flavor and color.
  • Spices like cumin and oregano enhance the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Natural flavor is included, which may indicate some level of processing and lack of transparency.
  • Sunflower oil is a refined oil, raising concerns about the quality of fats used.
  • Contains added salt, which may not be suitable for those monitoring sodium intake.
  • The presence of citric acid as an acidulant may indicate processing.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

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: 3842292

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives El Tequito — Tex Mex Kidney Beans a safety score of 75 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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El Tequito — Tex Mex Kidney Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 75 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More El Tequito products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains 36% rehydrated kidney beans, providing a good source of plant-based nutrition.; Includes corn, which adds natural sweetness and texture to the product.; Tomato puree and concentrated tomato paste contribute to flavor and color.. See the Pros section above.
El Tequito — Tex Mex Kidney Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 75 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Natural flavor is included, which may indicate some level of processing and lack of transparency.; Sunflower oil is a refined oil, raising concerns about the quality of fats used.; Contains added salt, which may not be suitable for those monitoring sodium intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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The composition includes rehydrated kidney beans and corn, which are good sources of plant-based nutrition. However, the presence of natural flavor and sunflower oil raises some concerns about processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. El Tequito — Tex Mex Kidney Beans has a Zerotox score of 75 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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