Is Campbell's Chunky Chili W/ Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's Chunky
Campbell's Chunky Chili W/ Beans is a snack from Campbell's Chunky. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chili contains a mix of ingredients including tomato puree and kidney beans, but also includes modified food starch and caramel color, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about 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 kidney beans, providing a source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Tomato puree adds flavor and contributes to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant that indicates a level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for this chili, contributing to its consistency and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Tomato puree enhances flavor and provides a rich source of vitamins, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato puree (water, tomato paste)
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Is Kidney Beans safe in this snack?
Good
Kidney Beans is used here as base. Kidney beans are a nutritious ingredient, offering protein and fiber, which supports a balanced diet.
Role in formula: base
Original: kidney beans
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Is Seasoned Beef And Pork Crumbles safe in this snack?
Medium
Seasoned Beef And Pork Crumbles is used here as flavor. This mixture adds protein and flavor but raises concerns due to the presence of salt and spice extractives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: seasoned beef and pork crumbles (beef and pork, salt, spice extractive)
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Is Green Peppers safe in this snack?
Good
Green Peppers is used here as flavor. Green peppers contribute flavor and nutrients, enhancing the overall taste and health profile of the chili.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: green peppers
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Red Peppers safe in this snack?
Good
Red Peppers is used here as flavor. Red peppers add sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste of the chili.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red peppers
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor profile, providing depth and complexity to the chili's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Soy Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Protein Concentrate is used here as protein. Soy protein concentrate adds protein but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: protein
Original: soy protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein Concentrate
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Is Dehydrated Onions safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Onions is used here as flavor. Dehydrated onions provide flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the chili.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated onions
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns regarding sodium content and health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for flavor balance but raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sugar
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Is Dehydrated Garlic safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Garlic is used here as flavor. Dehydrated garlic enhances flavor and offers potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated garlic
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Is Paprika safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor, enhancing the visual appeal and taste of the chili.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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Is Caramel Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that indicates a level of processing and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel 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: 3229831
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Allergens detected: soy
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