Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This unsalted chicken broth is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring chicken stock and vegetable juice concentrates. However, the presence of 'natural flavor' introduces some uncertainty due to its vague nature and potential for hidden additives. The product's processing level limits its score, but the absence of harmful additives like artificial colors or seed oils is a positive aspect.
Key ingredients 8
Chicken stockNeutral
Chicken stock is a common base ingredient that provides flavor without adding significant nutrients or additives.
Vegetable juice concentrateNeutral
Vegetable juice concentrates add subtle flavor and nutrients from vegetables without significant processing concerns.
See more about Vegetable juice concentrate →Onion juice concentrateNeutral
Onion juice concentrate provides flavor and aroma, contributing to the overall taste profile.
See more about Onion juice concentrate →Carrot juice concentrateNeutral
Carrot juice concentrate adds a mild sweetness and color, typical in flavoring blends.
See more about Carrot juice concentrate →Celery juice concentrateNeutral
Celery juice concentrate is used for flavor enhancement and is common in broth products.
Chicken fatNeutral
Chicken fat provides richness and flavor to the broth, a typical ingredient in savory products.
See more about Chicken fat →Natural flavorBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural flavor →Yeast extractBad
Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.
See more about Yeast extract →Processing
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