Is Chili With Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's
Campbell's's Chili With Beans is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of seasoned cooked beef and pork crumble adds complexity to the ingredient profile.
Main concern
Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
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 kidney beans, providing a source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Includes tomatoes and peppers, which contribute to flavor and nutritional value.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant that indicates a level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for this chili, providing necessary moisture without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree, made from water and tomato paste, adds flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE)
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Is Kidney Beans safe in this snack?
Good
Kidney Beans is used here as base. Kidney beans are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the chili.
Role in formula: base
Original: KIDNEY BEANS
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Is Seasoned Cooked Beef And Pork Crumble safe in this snack?
Medium
Seasoned Cooked Beef And Pork Crumble is used here as flavor. This mixture includes beef and pork, providing flavor but raises concerns due to added salt and spice extractives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEASONED COOKED BEEF AND PORK CRUMBLE (BEEF, PORK, SALT, SPICE EXTRACTIVE)
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Is Green Peppers safe in this snack?
Good
Green Peppers is used here as base. Green peppers add flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: 2% GREEN PEPPERS
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Is Red Peppers safe in this snack?
Good
Red Peppers is used here as base. Red peppers enhance flavor and provide additional vitamins, supporting the nutritional value of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: RED PEPPERS
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about the level of processing in this product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor profile of the chili, contributing positively without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES
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Is Soy Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Protein Concentrate is used here as flavor. Soy protein concentrate adds protein but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein Concentrate
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Is Dehydrated Onions safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Onions is used here as flavor. Dehydrated onions provide flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DEHYDRATED ONIONS
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium content in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Dehydrated Garlic safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Garlic is used here as flavor. Dehydrated garlic enhances flavor and provides some health benefits, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DEHYDRATED GARLIC
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Is Paprika safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor, enhancing the overall appeal of the chili without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: PAPRIKA
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Is Caramel Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that indicates a level of processing and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR
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: 3229825
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