Is Simply Better Chicken Gravy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
McCormick
Simply Better Chicken Gravy is a sauce condiment from McCormick. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes modified corn starch and yeast extract, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. Natural chicken flavor and spices contribute positively but do not fully offset the concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes modified corn starch and yeast extract, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. Natural chicken flavor and spices contribute positively but do not fully offset the concerns.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about 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
- Natural chicken flavor enhances the gravy's taste, providing a savory profile.
- Spices like thyme and black pepper add depth to the flavor, improving overall quality.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
- Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that can be considered a processed ingredient, affecting the overall rating.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Chicken Stock safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chicken Stock is used here as base. Chicken stock serves as the primary base for the gravy, providing a rich flavor and moisture content.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken stock
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to thicken the gravy, but its processed nature raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Natural Chicken Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Natural Chicken Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural chicken flavor enhances the overall taste profile, contributing to a savory and authentic flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural chicken flavor
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Is Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch acts as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potato starch
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement, balancing the overall taste of the gravy.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Rice Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as thickener. Rice flour is used for thickening, but its processed nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: rice flour
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that can contribute umami but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Cooked Vegetable Stock safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cooked Vegetable Stock is used here as base. Cooked vegetable stock adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile, enhancing the gravy.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked vegetable stock (celery, carrot, onion)
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as base. Chicken fat contributes to the richness of the gravy but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicken fat
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like thyme and black pepper enhance flavor complexity, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices (including thyme, black pepper, celery seed)
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: 3234219
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