Is Campbell's Chunky Soup Beef & Barley Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's
Campbell's Chunky Soup Beef & Barley is a soup broth from Campbell's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Cornstarch, Monosodium Glutamate, Caramel Color.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified cornstarch and monosodium glutamate, raising concerns about quality. The presence of artificial color and flavoring further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Modified cornstarch and monosodium glutamate are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
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 beef stock and seasoned beef, providing a meaty flavor profile.
- Includes vegetables like carrots and potatoes, contributing some natural elements.
Concerns
- Modified cornstarch and monosodium glutamate are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant, indicating a processed nature of the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This soup broth 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 soup broth so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 Beef Stock safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Beef Stock is used here as flavor. Beef stock adds flavor and richness to the soup but may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: beef stock
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Is Seasoned Beef safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Seasoned Beef is used here as flavor. Seasoned beef contributes to the overall taste but may include preservatives and flavor enhancers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: seasoned beef - beef broth and modified Cornstarch product (beef, beef broth, salt, modified cornstarch, sodium phosphate, Spice)
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Is Carrots safe in this soup broth?
Good
Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Carrots provide natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the soup's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: carrots
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Is Potatoes safe in this soup broth?
Good
Potatoes is used here as natural_extract. Potatoes add texture and heartiness to the soup, contributing positively to its composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: potatoes
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Is Toasted Barley safe in this soup broth?
Good
Toasted Barley is used here as natural_extract. Toasted barley adds a unique flavor and texture, enhancing the soup's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: toasted barley
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Is Celery safe in this soup broth?
Good
Celery is used here as natural_extract. Celery contributes to the flavor profile and provides some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: celery
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Is Peas safe in this soup broth?
Good
Peas is used here as natural_extract. Peas add sweetness and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: peas
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Is Corn safe in this soup broth?
Good
Corn is used here as natural_extract. Corn provides sweetness and texture, contributing positively to the soup's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: corn
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Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Modified Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Modified cornstarch is a processed thickening agent that raises concerns about the product's quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified cornstarch
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is an artificial flavor enhancer that may raise quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: monosodium glutamate
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that indicates a processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed wheat gluten is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolyzed wheat gluten
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
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Is Hydrolyzed Soy Protein safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed soy protein is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolyzed soy protein
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: 3230381
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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