Is Butternut Squash Soup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tesco
Tesco's Butternut Squash Soup is reviewed here as a soup broth. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This butternut squash soup contains a mix of natural ingredients like butternut squash and carrot, but also includes cornflour and sugar, which raise some quality concerns. The presence of single cream adds richness but also contributes to the moderate rating due to dairy content.
Main concern
Includes cornflour, a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
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 butternut squash and carrot, providing natural flavors and nutrients.
- Single cream adds a creamy texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the soup.
Concerns
- Includes cornflour, a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- Sugar is present, which can be unnecessary in savory products and affects the overall composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soup broth, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this soup broth?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the soup, providing hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Butternut Squash safe in this soup broth?
Good
Butternut Squash is used here as natural_extract. Butternut squash is a key ingredient, contributing natural sweetness and a rich flavor profile to the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Butternut Squash (25%)
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Is Carrot safe in this soup broth?
Good
Carrot is used here as natural_extract. Carrot adds natural sweetness and color, enhancing the nutritional value of the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Carrot
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Is Onion safe in this soup broth?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion provides depth of flavor and aroma, contributing to the overall savory profile of the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Onion
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Is Single Cream safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Single Cream is used here as base. Single cream adds richness and creaminess to the soup but raises concerns due to its dairy content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Single Cream (Milk) (4%)
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Is Potato safe in this soup broth?
Good
Potato is used here as natural_extract. Potato acts as a natural thickener, contributing to the soup's texture without significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Potato
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this soup broth?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée enhances the flavor profile, providing a savory and aromatic quality to the soup.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Purée
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Is Cornflour safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about the level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Sugar safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included, which is unnecessary in a savory soup and raises concerns about added sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Salt safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive use can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Sage safe in this soup broth?
Good
Sage is used here as flavor. Sage adds a distinctive herbal flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the soup.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sage
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: 3954511
More from this brand: Tesco products in Zerotox
Similar products: soup_broth in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk
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