Is Chicken And Dumplings Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hormel
Hormel's Chicken And Dumplings is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 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 Sodium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and sodium phosphate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and hydrolyzed corn protein further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Modified food starch and sodium phosphate are processed ingredients that may 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 chicken broth, providing a base flavor and moisture to the dish.
- Includes white chicken meat, contributing protein and a savory taste.
- Dumplings made with enriched wheat flour add texture and substance.
- Spices like paprika and turmeric enhance flavor profile.
Concerns
- Modified food starch and sodium phosphate are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
- Hydrolyzed corn protein and artificial flavors indicate a reliance on synthetic additives.
- High sodium content from salt and chicken flavoring may be a concern for some consumers.
- Presence of vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola) may not appeal to those avoiding processed oils.
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 food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Chicken Broth safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Broth is used here as base. Chicken broth serves as a flavorful base for the dish, but may contain additives like ascorbic acid for preservation.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken broth (contains ascorbic acid, flavor)
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Is White Chicken Meat safe in this food?
Good
White Chicken Meat is used here as base. White chicken meat provides protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the dish's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: white chicken wet (white chicken meat, water)
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for moisture retention, which may raise safety concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium phosphate
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour provides structure to dumplings but is a refined ingredient that lacks some natural nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola) is used for moisture and texture but may not be appealing to those avoiding processed oils.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable oil (soybean and or canola)
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Is Hydrolyzed Corn Protein safe in this food?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed corn protein is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolyzed corn protein
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
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Is Autolyzed Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Autolyzed Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Autolyzed yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that may contain high levels of sodium, raising concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: autolyzed yeast extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Autolyzed Yeast Extract
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the dish without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor, being a natural ingredient that enhances the dish's appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is a natural colorant and flavoring agent, contributing positively to the dish's quality and health profile.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: turmeric
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: 2435374
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Allergens detected: wheat
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