Is Organic Chicken Broth Safe? Ingredient Analysis
I Love Eco
I Love Eco's Organic Chicken Broth is reviewed here as a soup broth. 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 Palm Oil, Maltodextrin, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes organic chicken powder and fat, but also contains palm oil and maltodextrin, raising concerns about processing and ingredient quality.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 organic chicken powder, providing a natural flavor base.
- Includes organic spices like rosemary and turmeric, enhancing taste and potential benefits.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may affect the overall quality of the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soup broth, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sea Salt safe in this soup broth?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement in this broth, contributing to its savory profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Havssalt
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Is Corn Starch safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: majsstärkelse*
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Is Palm Oil safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises concerns regarding health and environmental sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmolja*
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels and is often viewed as a low-quality ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin*
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Is Chicken Powder safe in this soup broth?
Good
Chicken Powder is used here as flavor. Chicken powder provides a concentrated flavor, enhancing the broth's taste with natural chicken essence.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kycklingköttspulver*
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as base. Chicken fat adds richness and flavor but is a source of saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kycklingfett*
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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, providing umami but can be a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jästextrakt
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Is Roasted Onion safe in this soup broth?
Good
Roasted Onion is used here as flavor. Roasted onion adds a natural sweetness and depth of flavor to the broth, enhancing its overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rostad lök*
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Is Celery safe in this soup broth?
Good
Celery is used here as flavor. Celery contributes a fresh, aromatic flavor to the broth, enhancing its savory profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: _selleri_*
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Is Spices safe in this soup broth?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of organic spices, including rosemary, adds complexity and depth to the broth's flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddor* (Ilibb - sticka*, rosmarin*)
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Is Turmeric safe in this soup broth?
Good
Turmeric is used here as flavor. Turmeric is included for its color and potential flavor enhancement, contributing to the broth's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gurkmeja*
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Is Garlic safe in this soup broth?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the broth.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitlök*
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Is Aroma safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. The term 'aroma' is vague and may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arom
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: 4057552
More from this brand: I Love Eco products in Zerotox
Similar products: soup_broth in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: celery
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