Parent's Choice Carrot Puree
Summary
Budget baby food from Parent's Choice featuring carrots and water. Non-organic carrots are a concern due to pesticide residue risk. Three harmful substances identified including added citric acid. Acceptable as an occasional option but conventional carrots present potential pesticide exposure.
At a glance
Contaminants 4
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Lead Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Found at unsafe levels — exceeds FDA action level
Independent third-party testing.
Arsenic Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Found at unsafe levels — exceeds FDA action level
Independent third-party testing.
Cadmium Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Found at unsafe levels — exceeds FDA action level
Independent third-party testing.
Mercury Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Found at unsafe levels — exceeds FDA action level
Independent third-party testing.
Key ingredients 4
CarrotsGood
Rich in beta-carotene and vitamin K; however non-organic may carry pesticide residue
See more about Carrots →WaterGood
Clean ingredient for consistency adjustment
See more about Water →Citric AcidBad
Unnecessary additive in simple vegetable puree; may irritate sensitive GI tract
See more about Citric Acid →Calcium ChlorideBad
Processing additive used to firm texture; unnecessary in natural baby food
See more about Calcium Chloride →Processing
Processed Culinary Ingredients
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