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Is Vegan Extra Pickles Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Spar Veggie

This page reviews Vegan Extra Pickles by Spar Veggie as a food. Its current score is 50/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate, Saccharin, Carrageenan.

50 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 50

The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising concerns about synthetic additives. Carrageenan and xanthan gum are also present, indicating a highly processed product.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality 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 9% pickles, providing a tangy flavor and some natural ingredients.
  • Includes pea protein, which adds a plant-based protein source to the product.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals, indicating potential safety concerns.

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 food 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: 4247946

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Frequently asked questions

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Spar Veggie — Vegan Extra Pickles has a Zerotox score of 50 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Spar Veggie — Vegan Extra Pickles has a Zerotox safety score of 50 / 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.
Spar Veggie — Vegan Extra Pickles has a Zerotox safety score of 50 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Spar Veggie products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals, indicating potential safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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.
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising concerns about synthetic additives. Carrageenan and xanthan gum are also present, indicating a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, cucumbers, vinegar. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains 9% pickles, providing a tangy flavor and some natural ingredients.; Includes pea protein, which adds a plant-based protein source to the product.. See the Pros section above.
Spar Veggie — Vegan Extra Pickles has a Zerotox safety score of 50 / 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.

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