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Is Chicken Broth Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Del Monte Foods

This page reviews Chicken Broth by Del Monte Foods 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: Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Mono And Diglycerides.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes monosodium glutamate and hydrolyzed wheat gluten, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and xanthan gum also contribute to the moderate rating due to their synthetic nature.

Main concern

Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 as a primary ingredient, providing a base flavor.
  • Vegetable juice concentrates (onion, celery, carrot) add some natural flavoring.
  • Low salt content helps in maintaining a balanced flavor profile.
  • Xanthan gum acts as a thickener, improving texture.

Concerns

  • Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Hydrolyzed wheat gluten may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
  • Natural flavors are often vague and can include synthetic components.
  • Dextrose is a processed sugar that may not be necessary in broth.

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.

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: 2401153

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Similar products: soup_broth in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Hydrolyzed wheat gluten may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.; Natural flavors are often vague and can include synthetic components.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Contains chicken broth as a primary ingredient, providing a base flavor.; Vegetable juice concentrates (onion, celery, carrot) add some natural flavoring.; Low salt content helps in maintaining a balanced flavor profile.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: chicken broth, vegetable juice concentrates. See the Ingredients section above.
Del Monte Foods — Chicken Broth has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Del Monte Foods — Chicken Broth has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Del Monte Foods products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Del Monte Foods — Chicken Broth has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soup broth products. See the full breakdown above.

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