Lil' Gourmets Moroccan-Inspired Butternut Squash & Carrot
Summary
Lil' Gourmets Moroccan-Inspired Butternut Squash & Carrot scored 79/100. Independent batch testing (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab) found arsenic and lead below detection (<3 ppb) across all 4 batches and mercury at trace; cadmium was up to 7.7 ppb in 2 of 4 batches — roughly 50% over the industry target of ~5 ppb but well under both US and EU regulatory limits (EU 40 ppb). Carrots are known cadmium accumulators from soil. Refrigerated, cold-pressure (HPP) processed. USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Clean Label Project Purity Award. Chickpea adds plant protein and the Moroccan-inspired spice blend gives babies early bold-flavor exposure.
At a glance
Contaminants 4
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Cadmium up to 7.7 ppb Low
A low level of cadmium — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Cadmium at up to 7.7 ppb in 2 of 4 tested batches — roughly 50% over the ~5 ppb industry target for baby foods, but well under the EU 40 ppb regulatory limit.
Mercury up to <3 ppb Low
A low level of mercury — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Mercury at or below the laboratory's 3 ppb detection threshold across all 4 batches; not detected in 2 batches.
Arsenic <3 ppb Not detected
Not detected — below the laboratory's detection limit. This is the strictest possible result: no measurable amount was found.
Below the laboratory's 3 ppb detection threshold across all 4 tested batches.
Lead <3 ppb Not detected
Not detected — below the laboratory's detection limit. This is the strictest possible result: no measurable amount was found. Below detection threshold across all 4 batches; well under the FDA 10 ppb action level.
Independent third-party testing.
Key ingredients 11
Organic Butternut SquashVery Good
Beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber — primary ingredient.
See more about Organic Butternut Squash →Organic CarrotVery Good
Vitamin A and fiber. Carrots naturally accumulate cadmium from soil.
See more about Organic Carrot →Organic ChickpeaVery Good
Plant protein, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
See more about Organic Chickpea →Organic Lemon JuiceGood
Vitamin C and natural pH stabilizer.
See more about Organic Lemon Juice →Organic Extra Virgin Olive OilVery Good
Monounsaturated fat and polyphenols.
See more about Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil →Organic TamarindGood
Natural acidulant; B-vitamins and minerals.
See more about Organic Tamarind →Organic CinnamonGood
Antioxidant spice.
See more about Organic Cinnamon →Organic OnionGood
Quercetin and prebiotic fibers.
See more about Organic Onion →Organic CorianderGood
Antioxidant herb.
See more about Organic Coriander →Organic CuminGood
Iron-rich spice.
See more about Organic Cumin →Organic TurmericVery Good
Curcumin — anti-inflammatory polyphenol.
See more about Organic Turmeric →Processing
Processed Culinary Ingredients
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