Is Chicken Flavor Broth Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ajinomoto
Ajinomoto's Chicken Flavor Broth is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. 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 Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Sodium Inosinate.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate and sodium guanylate, raising concerns about processed additives. The presence of sugar and artificial colorants further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High levels of flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate and sodium guanylate raise 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 garlic and onion, which are natural flavor enhancers that can contribute to taste.
- Includes dehydrated chicken meat, providing some authentic flavor elements.
Concerns
- High levels of flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate and sodium guanylate raise quality concerns.
- Presence of sugar and artificial colorants like curcumin indicates a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement and preservation. Its presence is common in seasoning products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sal
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that intensifies taste but raises concerns about processed additives and potential sensitivities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: acentuador del sabor (glutamato monosódico)
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance but contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Barley Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Barley Flavoring is used here as flavor. Barley flavoring is used to enhance taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromatizantes (cebada)
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Is Medium Chain Triglycerides safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Medium Chain Triglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Medium-chain triglycerides are used for texture and stability but are processed fats that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: triglicéridos de cadena media
Read the full ingredient profile for Medium Chain Triglycerides
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Is Sodium Inosinate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Sodium inosinate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that can intensify taste but raises concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: acentuadores del sabor (inosinato de sodio)
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Is Sodium Guanylate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Sodium guanylate is another synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about the use of processed additives in food.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: guanilato de sodio
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as natural_extract. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement and can provide some nutritional benefits, but it is often processed.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extracto de levadura
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and has potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ajo
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Is Curcumin safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is an artificial colorant used for visual appeal but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante (curcumina)
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Is Leek safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Leek is used here as natural_extract. Leek is a natural ingredient that contributes flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: puerro
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion is a natural flavoring agent that adds depth to the taste profile and has potential health benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cebolla
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Is Turmeric safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Turmeric is used here as spice. Turmeric is a natural spice that adds flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: spice
Original: palillo
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Is Dehydrated Chicken Meat safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dehydrated Chicken Meat is used here as base. Dehydrated chicken meat provides authentic flavor and protein content, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: carne de pollo deshidratada
Read the full ingredient profile for Dehydrated Chicken Meat
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Is Black Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as spice. Black pepper is a natural spice that enhances flavor and may offer some health benefits, contributing positively.
Role in formula: spice
Original: pimienta negra
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Is Cumin safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cumin is used here as spice. Cumin is a natural spice that adds flavor complexity and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: spice
Original: comino
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as oil_fat. Sunflower oil is used for texture and flavor but is a processed oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: aceite de girasol
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Is Yeast Extract Blend safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract Blend is used here as natural_extract. This blend includes yeast extract and maltodextrin, used for flavor enhancement but may be processed.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: mezcla a base de extracto de levadura (extracto de levadura, maltodextrina, sal)
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Is Silica Dioxide safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Silica Dioxide is used here as antiaglomerant. Silica dioxide is an anti-caking agent that is synthetic and raises concerns about additives in food products.
Role in formula: antiaglomerant
Original: antiaglutinante (dióxido de silicio amorfo)
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: 4101317
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