Is Creamy Chicken Mushroom Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's
Creamy Chicken Mushroom is a food from Campbell's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Flavour Enhancers, Colouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like wheat flour and canola oil, alongside flavor enhancers (INS621, INS635) which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives indicates a less natural composition.
Main concern
Wheat flour and corn starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns for some consumers.
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 mushrooms (6%) which provide flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes chicken (4%) as a protein source, contributing to the overall taste.
- Whey solids (1%) add creaminess and enhance texture in the product.
- Spices are included, which can enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Wheat flour and corn starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Flavour enhancers (INS621, INS635) are synthetic additives that can indicate lower quality.
- Contains canola oil, which is often refined and may raise health concerns.
- The presence of multiple allergens like gluten, milk, and soy may limit consumer options.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the product, providing necessary moisture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Mushrooms safe in this food?
Good
Mushrooms is used here as flavor. Mushrooms (6%) contribute to flavor and texture, offering some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mushrooms (6%)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a processed ingredient that provides structure but may raise gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour
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Is Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken (4%) adds protein and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chicken (4%)
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Corn Starch
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is often refined and may raise health concerns due to processing methods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Canola Oil
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in savory products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Whey Solids safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Solids is used here as base. Whey solids (1%) add creaminess and texture but are derived from milk, raising allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey Solids (Milk) (1%)
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Is Soy Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Protein is used here as base. Soy protein contributes to texture and protein content but may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soy Protein
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Is Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream (0.1%) adds richness and flavor but is a dairy ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cream (Milk) (0.1%)
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Spices
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Is Flavour Enhancers safe in this food?
Bad
Flavour Enhancers is used here as flavor. Flavour enhancers (INS621, INS635) are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns due to their processed nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavour Enhancers (INS621, INS635)
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Is Flavourings safe in this food?
Medium
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings from soybean and wheat sources enhance taste but may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavourings (Soybean, Wheat Sources)
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Is Colouring safe in this food?
Bad
Colouring is used here as colorant. Colouring (INS160a) is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colouring (INS160a)
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: 4265018
More from this brand: Campbell's products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten , milk , soy
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