Is Rich & Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Signature Cafe
This page reviews Rich & Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque by Signature Cafe 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: Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tomato puree, heavy cream, and various flavoring agents. However, the presence of modified food starch and potassium sorbate raises concerns about processing and synthetic additives, which contribute to a moderate rating due to potential quality issues.
Main concern
Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
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.
- Heavy cream adds richness and a creamy texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the bisque.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that can indicate a more processed product, affecting quality perception.
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 forms the primary base of this bisque, providing flavor and nutritional benefits. Its presence supports the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomato puree ([water, tomato paste], salt, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid)
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Is Heavy Cream safe in this soup broth?
Good
Heavy Cream is used here as base. Heavy cream contributes to the rich and creamy texture of the bisque, enhancing mouthfeel and flavor without synthetic intervention.
Role in formula: base
Original: heavy cream
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent in this bisque. While it helps achieve the desired consistency, it raises concerns about processing and potential quality implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative added to extend shelf life. Its presence indicates a more processed product and raises quality concerns regarding synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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: 2392397
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Allergens detected: milk
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