Is Chicken And Sausage Gumbo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's Chunky
Campbell's Chunky's Chicken And Sausage Gumbo is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Modified Cornstarch, Sugar, Flavoring.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium nitrite and carrageenan, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and modified cornstarch further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health 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 and pork meatballs, providing a source of protein.
- Includes vegetables like celery, okra, and green peppers, contributing to flavor.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
- Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
- Modified cornstarch is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
- Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 gumbo, providing necessary moisture without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Diced Tomatoes safe in this snack?
Good
Diced Tomatoes is used here as base. Diced tomatoes in tomato juice add flavor and nutrition, being a natural ingredient without significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: diced tomatoes in tomato juice
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Is Rice safe in this snack?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice acts as a carbohydrate source, contributing to the dish's texture and heartiness without quality issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice
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Is Chicken Stock safe in this snack?
Good
Chicken Stock is used here as base. Chicken stock enhances the flavor profile of the gumbo, providing a savory base without significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken stock
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Is Pork safe in this snack?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork in the meatballs contributes to the protein content and flavor, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: pork
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Is Chicken safe in this snack?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken in the meatballs and cooked chicken adds protein and flavor, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken
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Is Seasonings safe in this snack?
Medium
Seasonings is used here as flavor. Seasonings include autolyzed yeast extract and dried garlic, which enhance flavor but may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: seasonings [autolyzed yeast extract, dried garlic]
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Hickory Char Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Hickory Char Oil is used here as flavor. Hickory char oil adds a smoky flavor, derived from soybean oil and natural hickory smoke flavor, but raises concerns about processed oils.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hickory char oil [soybean oil, natural hickory smoke flavor, sodium nitrite]
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Is Celery safe in this snack?
Good
Celery is used here as base. Celery adds crunch and flavor, being a natural vegetable without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: celery
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Is Okra safe in this snack?
Good
Okra is used here as base. Okra contributes to the texture and flavor of the gumbo, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: okra
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Is Green Peppers safe in this snack?
Good
Green Peppers is used here as base. Green peppers add flavor and nutrition, being a natural vegetable without significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: green peppers
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Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Modified cornstarch is a processed thickener that raises concerns about its quality and potential health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified cornstarch
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this snack?
Medium
Tomato Paste is used here as base. Tomato paste enhances flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato paste
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Onions safe in this snack?
Good
Onions is used here as base. Onions provide flavor and nutrition, being a natural ingredient without significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: onions
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may indicate artificial or processed ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavoring
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Is Cooked Chicken safe in this snack?
Good
Cooked Chicken is used here as base. Cooked chicken adds protein and flavor, contributing positively to the dish's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked chicken
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Is Dried Chicken Broth safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Chicken Broth is used here as flavor. Dried chicken broth enhances flavor but may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried chicken broth
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but may raise concerns for some consumers due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Carrots safe in this snack?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots add sweetness and nutrition, being a natural ingredient without significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: carrots
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Is Carrageenan safe in this snack?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carrageenan
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Is Cabbage safe in this snack?
Good
Cabbage is used here as base. Cabbage adds crunch and nutrition, being a natural vegetable without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cabbage
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as base. Chicken fat contributes to flavor and richness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken fat
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: 3229808
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