Is Limited Edition Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell
This page reviews Limited Edition Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup by Campbell as a soup broth. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Natural Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tomato puree and cheese paste, but also contains sugar and natural flavoring, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about the overall composition.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
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
- Tomato puree provides a natural base, contributing to flavor and nutrition without synthetic additives.
- Cheese paste includes Monterey Jack and Cheddar, offering a rich taste and creamy texture.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
- Natural flavoring is included, which can be vague and may indicate processed components.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soup broth and why it matters.
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this soup broth?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree is a natural ingredient that serves as the primary base, providing flavor and nutrients. Its presence supports the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomato puree (water, tomato paste)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides texture but is a refined product, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Sugar safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which is unnecessary in a savory soup and raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Cream safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product that may not be suitable for all consumers, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Cheese Paste safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cheese Paste is used here as base. Cheese paste contains Monterey Jack and Cheddar, contributing to flavor and texture but may include additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheese paste (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and surface ripened enzymes, whey, water, salt)
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Is Salt safe in this soup broth?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer that is essential for taste, though excessive amounts can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring can be ambiguous and may indicate processed components, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavoring
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Is Potassium Salt safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Potassium Salt is used here as base. Potassium salt is often used as a sodium alternative, but its presence may indicate a processed formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: potassium salt
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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 can be a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Celery Extract safe in this soup broth?
Good
Celery Extract is used here as natural_extract. Celery extract is a natural ingredient that contributes flavor and may provide some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: celery extract
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Is Garlic Extract safe in this soup broth?
Good
Garlic Extract is used here as natural_extract. Garlic extract adds flavor and potential health benefits, supporting the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: garlic 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: 3230618
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Allergens detected: wheat , dairy
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