Plant-Based Chili product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Plant-Based Chili Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Signature Cafe

Signature Cafe's Plant-Based Chili is reviewed here as a food. 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 Caramel Color, Modified Corn Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like canola oil and modified corn starch, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, caramel color is a synthetic colorant, indicating a less natural profile.

Main concern

Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and quality.

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 tomatoes and pinto beans, which are good sources of nutrients and fiber.
  • Includes various vegetables like onions, garlic, and bell peppers, contributing to flavor and nutrition.
  • Soy protein crumbles provide a plant-based protein source, appealing to vegetarians.

Concerns

  • Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and quality.
  • Caramel color is a synthetic additive that may indicate a less natural product composition.
  • Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that can raise quality concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 2393565

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Signature Cafe — Plant-Based Chili has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and quality.; Caramel color is a synthetic additive that may indicate a less natural product composition.; Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that can raise quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Signature Cafe — Plant-Based Chili has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Signature Cafe products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Signature Cafe — Plant-Based Chili has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like canola oil and modified corn starch, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, caramel color is a synthetic colorant, indicating a less natural profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Signature Cafe — Plant-Based Chili has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Signature Cafe — Plant-Based Chili 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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