Is Home Style Mexican Style Street Corn Soup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's Home Style
Home Style Mexican Style Street Corn Soup is a soup broth from Campbell's Home Style. 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 Modified Cornstarch, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified cornstarch and cheese concentrates, which raise quality concerns. The presence of vegetable oil and sugar also indicates a less favorable profile.
Main concern
Modified cornstarch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about 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 roasted corn, providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes lime juice concentrate, which adds acidity and freshness to the soup.
- Features spices and natural flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Modified cornstarch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about additives.
- Vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean) is a refined oil with potential health implications.
- Contains sugar, which is unnecessary in a savory soup and may indicate over-processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This soup broth 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 soup broth so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this soup broth?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the soup, providing hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Roasted Corn safe in this soup broth?
Good
Roasted Corn is used here as natural_extract. Roasted corn adds a natural sweetness and texture, contributing positively to the soup's flavor profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ROASTED CORN
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Is Corn safe in this soup broth?
Good
Corn is used here as natural_extract. Corn is a staple ingredient that enhances the soup's body and provides a familiar taste.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CORN
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Is Jalapeno Peppers safe in this soup broth?
Good
Jalapeno Peppers is used here as natural_extract. Jalapeno peppers add a spicy kick, enhancing the flavor complexity of the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: JALAPENO PEPPERS
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean) is used for texture but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SOYBEAN)
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Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Modified Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Modified cornstarch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH
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Is Cotija Cheese Concentrate safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cotija Cheese Concentrate is used here as flavor. Cotija cheese concentrate adds creaminess and flavor but is processed, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COTIJA CHEESE CONCENTRATE (COTIJA CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, BUTTER, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES)
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Is Cheese Paste safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cheese Paste is used here as flavor. Cheese paste contributes to the soup's creaminess but is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CHEESE PASTE (MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SURFACE RIPENED SEMISOFT CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, WATER, SALT)
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Is Onions safe in this soup broth?
Good
Onions is used here as natural_extract. Onions provide a foundational flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the soup.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ONIONS
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Is Sugar safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is unnecessary in a savory soup and may indicate over-processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Butter safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Butter is used here as flavor. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BUTTER
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Is Salt safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive use can raise health concerns, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as thickener. Wheat flour is used for thickening but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Cream safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cream is used here as flavor. Cream adds richness but is a dairy product that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CREAM
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: YEAST EXTRACT
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Is Spices safe in this soup broth?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity of the soup, enhancing its overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES
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Is Soy Protein Concentrate safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Soy Protein Concentrate is used here as protein. Soy protein concentrate adds protein but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: protein
Original: SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein Concentrate
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Is Paprika safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika is used for color but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute significantly to flavor.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: PAPRIKA (COLOR)
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Is Lime Juice Concentrate safe in this soup broth?
Good
Lime Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lime juice concentrate adds acidity and freshness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the soup.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this soup broth?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic provides a robust flavor, contributing positively to the soup's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED GARLIC
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Is Dried Onions safe in this soup broth?
Good
Dried Onions is used here as flavor. Dried onions enhance the flavor profile, adding depth to the overall taste of the soup.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED ONIONS
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste but may be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORING
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: 3230635
More from this brand: Campbell's Home Style products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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