Lil' Gourmets Ruby Red Beet & Apple
Summary
Lil' Gourmets Ruby Red Beet & Apple scored 79/100 — the lowest scorer in the Lil' Gourmets lineup. Independent batch testing (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab) found arsenic, lead, and mercury below detection (<3 ppb) across all 4 batches, but cadmium was consistently 13.0–14.9 ppb — roughly 3× the industry target of ~5 ppb. The reading remains well under the EU 40 ppb regulatory limit, and beets are known to accumulate cadmium from soil more than most vegetables, so part of this is intrinsic to the recipe. Simplest formulation in the Lil' Gourmets lineup (5 ingredients), refrigerated and cold-pressure (HPP) processed. USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Clean Label Project Purity Award. Whole-apple sweetness with no juice concentrate.
At a glance
Contaminants 4
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Cadmium up to 14.9 ppb Low
A low level of cadmium — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Cadmium at 13.0–14.9 ppb consistently across all 4 tested batches — roughly 3× the industry target of ~5 ppb for baby foods.
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.
Mercury Tested Clean (Not Detected) Not detected
Not detected — below the laboratory's detection limit. This is the strictest possible result: no measurable amount was found.
Not detected in any tested batch.
Key ingredients 5
Organic BeetsVery Good
Nitrates, betalains (antioxidants), folate, and fiber. Beets naturally accumulate cadmium from soil — the trade-off for a nutrient-dense root vegetable.
See more about Organic Beets →Organic ApplesGood
Whole-fruit source of natural sugars and fiber; no juice concentrate.
See more about Organic Apples →Organic Lemon JuiceGood
Vitamin C and natural pH stabilizer.
See more about Organic Lemon Juice →Organic CinnamonGood
Antioxidant spice.
See more about Organic Cinnamon →Organic GingerGood
Gingerol antioxidants.
See more about Organic Ginger →Processing
Processed Culinary Ingredients
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