Is Chicken Cheese Enchilada-Style Soup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Old El Paso
This page reviews Chicken Cheese Enchilada-Style Soup by Old El Paso 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: Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This soup contains a mix of ingredients, including sodium phosphate and sorbic acid as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified food starch and maltodextrin indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that raises 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 and cooked chicken meat, providing a protein source.
- Includes vegetables like celery and tomatoes, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Cream cheese adds richness and creaminess to the soup.
- Natural flavors and spices enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
- Sorbic acid is a preservative that may indicate a highly processed product.
- Modified food starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients with potential quality issues.
- Contains sugar, which may not be necessary in a savory soup.
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 Chicken Broth safe in this soup broth?
Good
Chicken Broth is used here as base. Chicken broth serves as the primary liquid base, providing flavor and moisture. It is generally considered a good ingredient for soups.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken Broth
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Is Cooked White Chicken Meat safe in this soup broth?
Good
Cooked White Chicken Meat is used here as base. Cooked white chicken meat adds protein and texture to the soup, enhancing its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cooked white Chicken Meat
Read the full ingredient profile for Cooked White Chicken Meat
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Is Celery safe in this soup broth?
Good
Celery is used here as base. Celery contributes to the soup's flavor and provides a crunchy texture, making it a beneficial vegetable addition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Celery
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Is Tomatoes safe in this soup broth?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as base. Tomatoes add acidity and sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the soup.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomatoes
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Is Onion safe in this soup broth?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion provides a foundational flavor in many soups, contributing to the savory taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Onion
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for cooking and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Oil
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Is Cream Cheese safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cream Cheese is used here as base. Cream cheese adds creaminess and richness but contains processed ingredients like carob bean gum.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cream Cheese (milk, cream, salt, carob bean gum, cultures)
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about its quality and source.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Food Starch
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for texture and preservation, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Phosphate
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that may indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sorbic Acid (preservative)
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: 3180930
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Allergens detected: milk
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