Is Vietnamese Style Vegetable Pancakes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Waitrose Plant Living
Waitrose Plant Living's Vietnamese Style Vegetable Pancakes is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes a variety of vegetables and a dip, but also contains refined soya bean oil and sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of wheat flour and corn starch indicates a moderate level of processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes a variety of vegetables and a dip, but also contains refined soya bean oil and sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of wheat flour and corn starch indicates a moderate level of processing.
Main concern
Refined soya bean oil is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality and health implications.
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 a high percentage of vegetables (48%), contributing to a diverse nutrient profile.
- Includes natural ingredients like garlic and lime juice, which enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Refined soya bean oil is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality and health implications.
- Sugar is present in both the dip and the pancakes, indicating a higher level of sweetness that may not be desirable.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Vegetables safe in this food?
Good
Vegetables is used here as base. A mix of various vegetables (beansprouts, cabbage, etc.) provides essential nutrients and fiber, supporting overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetables (48%) (beansprouts, cabbage, oyster mushrooms, yam bean, onion, carrot, water chestnut, wood ear mushrooms)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the ingredients, ensuring proper consistency and hydration in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance flavor in the dip, but its presence raises concerns about added sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Refined Soya Bean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Refined Soya Bean Oil is used here as base. Refined soya bean oil is a processed fat that may contain trans fats and lacks the nutritional benefits of unrefined oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: refined soya bean oil
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is highly processed and may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a refined carbohydrate that may not offer significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Rice Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds texture but is also a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice flour
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Is Turmeric Powder safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric Powder is used here as natural_extract. Turmeric powder is a natural spice known for its color and potential health benefits, adding flavor and antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: turmeric powder
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Is Raising Agents safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents like sodium bicarbonate and phosphates help the pancakes rise but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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: 3963546
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Allergens detected: wheat
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