Is Tomato Condensed Soup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbells
Tomato Condensed Soup is one of the soup broth products analyzed by Zerotox for Campbells. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes tomato paste and citric acid, but also contains sugar and vegetable oils, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about overall composition.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tomato paste and citric acid, but also contains sugar and vegetable oils, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about overall composition.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweetness in the 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 paste provides a natural base, contributing flavor and color.
- Citric acid acts as an acidulant, enhancing flavor and preserving freshness.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweetness in the product.
- Vegetable oils (corn, canola, soy) are included, which may be less desirable due to processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soup broth.
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Is Water safe in this soup broth?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this soup, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this soup broth?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as base. Tomato paste is a concentrated form of tomatoes, providing rich flavor and color, contributing positively to the soup's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de tomate
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as thickener. Wheat flour is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: farine de blé
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Is Sugar safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Salt safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can contribute to high sodium levels, which is a common concern in processed soups.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oils (corn, canola, soy) are used for texture and mouthfeel but are often highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile végétale (maïs, canola, soya)
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Is Spice Extract safe in this soup broth?
Good
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract adds flavor complexity to the soup, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait d'épice
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soup broth?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to balance acidity and enhance flavor, and it is a naturally occurring compound in citrus fruits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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Is Flavor safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. The flavoring contains celery and garlic, which contribute to the overall taste but may raise concerns about artificial flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: saveur (contient du céleri et de l'ail)
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: 3247751
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Allergens detected: celery
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