Is Beef Chili Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eating Right
This page reviews Beef Chili by Eating Right as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and ethoxyquin, raising quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial colors indicates a less natural product.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and ethoxyquin, raising quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial colors indicates a less natural product.
Main concern
Ethoxyquin is used as a color preservative in chili powder and paprika, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
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 black beans, which provide fiber and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Includes tomatoes and peppers, which are natural ingredients that enhance flavor and provide some nutritional benefits.
Concerns
- Ethoxyquin is used as a color preservative in chili powder and paprika, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Ground Beef safe in this food?
Good
Ground Beef is used here as base. Ground beef serves as the primary protein source in this chili, providing essential nutrients and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: ground beef
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Is Tomatoes In Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomatoes In Puree is used here as base. Tomatoes in puree add moisture and flavor, along with beneficial compounds like lycopene, enhancing the dish's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatoes in puree [tomatoes, tomato puree, citric acid]
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the cooking process, helping to blend flavors and maintain the desired consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds flavor and aroma, contributing to the overall taste profile of the chili.
Role in formula: base
Original: onion
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Is Green Bell Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Green Bell Pepper is used here as base. Green bell pepper provides crunch and a fresh flavor, enhancing the overall vegetable content.
Role in formula: base
Original: green bell pepper
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as base. Red bell pepper adds sweetness and color, contributing to the visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Role in formula: base
Original: red bell pepper
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Is Black Beans safe in this food?
Good
Black Beans is used here as base. Black beans are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the chili.
Role in formula: base
Original: black beans [black beans, water, salt]
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Is Olive Oil safe in this food?
Good
Olive Oil is used here as base. Olive oil is a healthy fat that adds richness and helps in flavor extraction during cooking.
Role in formula: base
Original: olive oil
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Is Chili Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Chili Powder is used here as flavor. Chili powder adds heat and depth of flavor, but contains ethoxyquin, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili powder [ground chili pepper, salt, spices, garlic, ethoxyquin added to retain color]
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to thicken the chili, but it is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Chipotle Adobo Puree safe in this food?
Good
Chipotle Adobo Puree is used here as flavor. Chipotle adobo puree adds a smoky flavor and complexity, enhancing the overall taste of the chili.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chipotle adobo puree [water, onion, dried chipotle pepper, tomato paste, canola oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, garlic, natural smoke flavoring, spices]
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity of the chili, enhancing its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Paprika safe in this food?
Medium
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor but contains ethoxyquin, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika [ethoxyquin added to retain color]
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors but contributes to the overall sweetness, which may not be desirable for all consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder provides a concentrated garlic flavor, enhancing the overall taste but is a processed form.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and preservation, but it is a synthetic ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese adds creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheddar cheese (pasteurized cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color, natamycin [mold inhibitor])
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Is Natamycin safe in this food?
Medium
Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin is a mold inhibitor used in cheese, which helps maintain freshness but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natamycin [mold inhibitor]
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Is Annatto Color safe in this food?
Medium
Annatto Color is used here as colorant. Annatto color is a natural colorant used to enhance the appearance of cheese, but it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annatto color
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: 3323219
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