Pacific Foods

Pacific Foods Organic Free Range Chicken Broth

Very Good Confidence: High - 90%. Full ingredient verification and certified organic status confirmed. Deduction for uncertainty around exact composition of organic chicken flavor compound and processing methodology gaps. Evidence strongly supports Very Good tier placement based on category thresholds.

Why Very Good

Meets Very Good requires_all: chicken (via organic chicken broth) as first ingredient, no artificial preservatives, no caramel color. Organic certification eliminates artificial ingredients. Does not trigger any Very Good disqualifiers (no artificial flavors, MSG, hydrolyzed proteins, or maltodextrin in top 3).
Cannot achieve Excellent tier: while organic certified, the vague 'Organic Chicken Flavor' term fails the 'no added MSG or yeast extract' spirit (flavor enhancement vs pure broth), lacks bone broth designation with minimum 10g protein claim, and missing third-party animal welfare certification required for excellent. Sodium content not disclosed to verify under 400mg threshold.
Strong organic certification portfolio and clean 6-ingredient formula with category-positive herbs elevate above Good tier. Free-range sourcing and absence of all category red flags support Very Good placement. Processing transparency gaps and vague flavoring term prevent higher rating but don't warrant downgrade to Good given organic integrity baseline.

Score Breakdown

Ingredient Integrity Good ingredient base with organic chicken broth as primary ingredient, supplemented by category-positive signals including sea salt, organic onion powder, organic turmeric extract, and organic rosemary extract. However, presence of 'Organic Chicken Flavor' as second ingredient raises transparency concerns per category standards - this vague term suggests reconstitution or flavor enhancement rather than purely simmered whole chicken. Ingredient count of 6 is well below category maximum of 15. No category red_flags or hard_disqualifiers present. Organic status mitigates some concerns but does not fully address the vague flavoring term.

Processing Level Moderate processing level. No explicit disclosure of simmering time or bone broth methodology. Presence of 'Organic Chicken Flavor' as separate ingredient suggests concentration/reconstitution approach or flavor enhancement beyond traditional simmering, which falls into 'acceptable_processes' per category standards but below 'positive_processes' like slow-simmered or bone broth preparation. Aseptic packaging implied for shelf-stable format is acceptable. Processing does not reach negative or disallowed levels but lacks transparency about preparation methodology.

Evidence & Transparency Moderate transparency with significant gaps. Free-range claim disclosed but lacks third-party animal welfare certification beyond organic. USDA Organic certification addresses antibiotic and feed standards. Missing category-required disclosures: specific chicken sourcing location beyond 'free-range', named farm/supplier, bone vs meat composition, antibiotic verification details, processing facility information, water source. Country of origin not disclosed. Sodium content disclosure not provided in research record. Does not meet 'minimum_for_excellent' standard requiring named sources and complete ingredient sourcing transparency.

Product Quality This is a mid-premium organic chicken broth with strong certification portfolio (USDA Organic, Non-GMO) and clean ingredient deck, but transparency gaps in processing methodology and vague 'Organic Chicken Flavor' term prevent top-tier classification. The 6-ingredient formula avoids category red flags and uses organic herbs/spices, but lacks disclosure of simmering process, bone composition, and specific sourcing details required for excellent tier. Free-range claim is weak-positive only without third-party animal welfare certification.

About

Pacific Foods Organic Free Range Chicken Broth is a USDA certified organic chicken broth made from free-range chickens with organic seasonings. Available in multiple sizes (8oz, 32oz, 48oz) across major national retailers. The broth features a simple ingredient deck with organic chicken broth as the base, enhanced with organic chicken flavor, sea salt, and organic herb extracts including rosemary and turmeric.

Sourcing

Made with organic free-range chicken and organic ingredients. Product emphasizes non-GMO sourcing and minimal processing with transparent organic herb and spice components. Free-range poultry sourcing highlighted in product positioning.

Transparency Notes

High transparency: Full ingredient list published on manufacturer site, USDA Organic certification verified, clear non-GMO and gluten-free claims. Country of origin not disclosed on reviewed pages.

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