Is Chunky Beef With Country Vegetables Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's
Chunky Beef With Country Vegetables is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Campbell's. The product scores 55/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Phosphate, Flavoring, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten affect the overall evaluation.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified cornstarch and sodium phosphate, raising concerns about quality. The presence of artificial color and flavoring further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Includes modified cornstarch and sodium phosphate, which are processed ingredients with potential 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 vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas, which provide some nutritional value.
- Beef broth and seasoned beef contribute to the flavor profile of the product.
Concerns
- Includes modified cornstarch and sodium phosphate, which are processed ingredients with potential quality concerns.
- Artificial color (caramel color) and flavoring indicate a high level of processing, which may affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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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 canned food, providing moisture and aiding in the cooking process.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Carrots safe in this snack?
Good
Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Carrots are included for their natural sweetness and nutritional benefits, contributing to the overall vegetable content.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CARROTS
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Is Potatoes safe in this snack?
Good
Potatoes is used here as natural_extract. Potatoes add texture and substance to the dish, enhancing the overall mouthfeel and providing carbohydrates.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: POTATOES
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Is Beef Broth safe in this snack?
Medium
Beef Broth is used here as flavor. Beef broth adds flavor and moisture but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BEEF BROTH
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Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Modified cornstarch is used as a thickening agent, which can raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this snack?
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 Spice safe in this snack?
Medium
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor but are vague in description, making it difficult to assess their quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICE
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as natural_extract. Tomato puree adds flavor and color, contributing to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE)
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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 for thickening but raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: 2% MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
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Is Celery safe in this snack?
Good
Celery is used here as natural_extract. Celery adds flavor and texture, contributing to the vegetable content of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CELERY
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Is Peas safe in this snack?
Good
Peas is used here as natural_extract. Peas provide sweetness and nutritional value, enhancing the overall vegetable profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: PEAS
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Is Green Beans safe in this snack?
Good
Green Beans is used here as natural_extract. Green beans add texture and nutritional benefits, contributing to the vegetable content.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GREEN BEANS
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used as a thickening agent but may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can contribute to high sodium levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may indicate artificial additives, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: FLAVORING
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains wheat and salt, which may be problematic for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN)
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Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed wheat gluten is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but may contain MSG, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: YEAST EXTRACT
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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 raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR
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Is Beef Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Beef Extract is used here as flavor. Beef extract adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BEEF EXTRACT
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Is Spice safe in this snack?
Medium
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor but are vague in description, making it difficult to assess their quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICE
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Is Beef Tallow safe in this snack?
Medium
Beef Tallow is used here as base. Beef tallow is a rendered fat that adds richness but is a processed ingredient with quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEEF TALLOW
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Is Sesame Seed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sesame Seed Oil is used here as base. Sesame seed oil adds flavor and richness but is a processed oil that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: SESAME SEED OIL
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Is Glutamic Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Glutamic Acid is used here as flavor. Glutamic acid is often associated with MSG, which raises concerns about artificial flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GLUTAMIC ACID
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that is generally safe but indicates processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Garlic Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Extract is used here as natural_extract. Garlic extract adds flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GARLIC EXTRACT
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Onion Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Extract is used here as natural_extract. Onion extract adds flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ONION EXTRACT
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: 3229562
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Allergens detected: wheat
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