Is Chicken Broth Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alteza
This page reviews Chicken Broth by Alteza as a soup broth. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Aromas.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken (22%) and modified corn starch, with concerns raised by the presence of aromas and salt. The use of UHT processing indicates a lack of preservatives, but the quality of aromas is uncertain.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient 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 chicken (22%), providing a source of flavor and protein.
- UHT processing eliminates the need for preservatives, indicating a longer shelf life.
- No artificial colorants are present, which supports a cleaner ingredient profile.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Aromas containing celery may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
- High salt content could be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soup broth and why it matters.
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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 broth, providing hydration and volume without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Agua
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Is Chicken safe in this soup broth?
Good
Chicken is used here as flavor. Chicken (22%) contributes to the broth's flavor profile and provides some nutritional value, indicating a meat-based product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: polo
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón modificado de maíz
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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 health concerns if consumed in excess, particularly for those with dietary restrictions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Aromas safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are included for flavor enhancement but may contain synthetic components, raising quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromas (contienen apio)
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Is Vegetables safe in this soup broth?
Good
Vegetables is used here as flavor. Vegetables (0.1%) like carrot and celery contribute to the broth's flavor and nutritional profile, indicating some natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hortalizas (0,1 (zanahoria, apio))
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: 4189479
More from this brand: Alteza products in Zerotox
Similar products: soup_broth in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: celery
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