Is Campbell's Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's
Campbell's Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup is one of the soup broth products analyzed by Zerotox for Campbell's. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Inosinate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This soup contains a mix of ingredients, including chicken stock and enriched egg noodles. However, the presence of sugar and modified food starch raises quality concerns, indicating a processed composition.
Main concern
Modified food starch is 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
- Chicken stock and white meat chicken provide a protein source, contributing to the soup's heartiness.
- Enriched egg noodles add texture and flavor, enhancing the overall eating experience.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- Sugar is present, which is unnecessary in a savory soup and indicates added sweetness.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soup broth.
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Is Chicken Stock safe in this soup broth?
Good
Chicken Stock is used here as base. Chicken stock serves as the primary liquid base, providing flavor and moisture to the soup. Its natural origin supports a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken stock
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Is White Meat Chicken safe in this soup broth?
Good
White Meat Chicken is used here as base. White meat chicken adds protein and contributes to the soup's heartiness. Its inclusion indicates a focus on quality ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: white meat chicken
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Is Carrots safe in this soup broth?
Good
Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Carrots provide natural sweetness and color, enhancing the nutritional profile of the soup with vitamins and minerals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: carrots
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Is Enriched Egg Noodles safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Enriched Egg Noodles is used here as base. Enriched egg noodles add texture and flavor but are processed, which raises some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched egg noodles (wheat flour, egg whites, eggs, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Celery safe in this soup broth?
Good
Celery is used here as natural_extract. Celery adds flavor and crunch, contributing to the overall texture and taste of the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: celery
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about the level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Salt safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can contribute to high sodium levels, which is a common concern in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sugar safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added unnecessarily in a savory product, indicating a processed nature and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as flavor. Chicken fat adds richness and flavor but is a source of saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chicken fat
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as flavor. Potassium chloride is often used as a salt substitute, which can help reduce sodium content but may have a different taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: potassium chloride
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Is Soy Protein Concentrate safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Soy Protein Concentrate is used here as emulsifier. Soy protein concentrate is used for texture and protein content but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein Concentrate
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Is Dehydrated Chicken safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Dehydrated Chicken is used here as base. Dehydrated chicken adds protein but is a processed form that may not provide the same quality as fresh ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: dehydrated chicken
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Is Onion Powder safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavoring
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for texture and preservation, raising concerns about its safety and processing.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium phosphate
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Is Beta Carotene For Color safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Beta Carotene For Color is used here as colorant. Beta carotene is a natural colorant that enhances visual appeal but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beta carotene for color
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor_enhancer. Disodium inosinate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor_enhancer
Original: disodium inosinate
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Is Disodium Guanylate safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Disodium Guanylate is used here as flavor_enhancer. Disodium guanylate is another synthetic flavor enhancer that may raise concerns about the use of artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor_enhancer
Original: disodium guanylate
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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: 3229800
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Allergens detected: soy
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