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Is Chicken & Dumplings Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Bumble Bee Foods

Bumble Bee Foods's Chicken & Dumplings is reviewed here as a ready meal. Zerotox gives it 45/100 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 Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Phosphate, Artificial Colors.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40) and preservatives like sodium phosphate. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40) raise 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 white chicken, providing a source of meat protein.
  • Enriched wheat flour adds some vitamins and minerals.
  • Chicken broth contributes to flavor and moisture.

Concerns

  • Artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40) raise concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Modified food starch may indicate processing and potential quality issues.
  • Corn syrup solids are a processed sweetener with limited nutritional value.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this ready meal, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3193944

More from this brand: Bumble Bee Foods products in Zerotox

Similar products: ready_meal in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains white chicken, providing a source of meat protein.; Enriched wheat flour adds some vitamins and minerals.; Chicken broth contributes to flavor and moisture.. See the Pros section above.
Bumble Bee Foods — Chicken & Dumplings has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, white chicken, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40) and preservatives like sodium phosphate. These raise significant quality and safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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 is flagged for: Artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40) raise concerns about synthetic additives.; Modified food starch may indicate processing and potential quality issues.; Corn syrup solids are a processed sweetener with limited nutritional value.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Bumble Bee Foods — Chicken & Dumplings has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Bumble Bee Foods products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Bumble Bee Foods — Chicken & Dumplings has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among ready meal products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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