Is Chicken Broth Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chef's Cupboard
This page reviews Chicken Broth by Chef's Cupboard 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: Yeast Extract, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken broth and natural flavor, but also contains sugar and yeast extract, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. This results in a moderate rating.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which is unnecessary in a broth and raises concerns about added sweetness.
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
- Chicken broth serves as a natural base, providing flavor and depth to the broth.
- Carrot juice concentrate and carrots add some natural sweetness and color, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which is unnecessary in a broth and raises concerns about added sweetness.
- Yeast extract is a processed ingredient that may contain MSG, raising quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- 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 Chicken Broth safe in this soup broth?
Good
Chicken Broth is used here as base. Chicken broth is a natural base that provides flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken broth
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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 high sodium levels, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is a processed ingredient that can contain MSG, raising concerns about artificial flavoring and additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is often derived from various sources and can be vague, raising questions about its specific composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this soup broth?
Good
Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Carrot juice concentrate adds natural sweetness and color, enhancing the broth's flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: carrot juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Carrot Juice Concentrate
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Is Sugar safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added unnecessarily, which can detract from the savory profile expected in a broth and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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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, contributing positively to the broth's flavor and quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: carrots
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Is Onion Powder safe in this soup broth?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds depth and savory notes to the broth, enhancing its overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Corn Starch safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Celery safe in this soup broth?
Good
Celery is used here as natural_extract. Celery adds a fresh flavor and contributes to the overall vegetable profile of the broth, enhancing its quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: celery
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Is Rendered Chicken Fat safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Rendered Chicken Fat is used here as flavor. Rendered chicken fat adds richness and flavor but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rendered 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: 3867248
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