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Swanson Natural Goodness Chicken Broth

Below Average Confidence: high

Why Below Average

  1. 32oz formulation contains disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate (category negative_signals) plus caramel color (category negative_signals and disqualifier for Very Good tier), while marketing No MSG Added creates misleading impression since these are MSG-like flavor enhancers
  2. Fails Very Good tier requirement for no caramel color and Good tier expectation of minimal unrecognizable additives; multiple formulations across package sizes reduce transparency and consumer trust in ingredient consistency
  3. Zero chicken sourcing transparency (no antibiotic policy, no welfare standards, no farm details) with only weak marketing certifications like 100% Natural Ingredients (known_misleading per category profile); meets Below Average tier minimum of chicken mentioned in ingredients but disqualified from higher tiers by additive profile

Score Breakdown

Ingredient Integrity moderate_positive
Processing Level acceptable
Evidence & Transparency weak
Product Quality mainstream with notable additive concerns and weak transparency

About

Swanson Natural Goodness Chicken Broth is a mainstream chicken broth available in multiple package sizes (32oz, 48oz, 58oz) across major retailers. The product line emphasizes clean-label attributes including gluten-free, non-GMO, and 100% natural ingredients with no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. A 33% Less Sodium variant is also available. The broth is positioned as an accessible, health-conscious option for home cooks seeking recognizable ingredients and mainstream quality.

Sourcing

Product made with chicken stock or chicken as primary ingredient. Claims 100% natural ingredients with longer simmered stock base. No specific chicken sourcing details (farm location, breed, feed) disclosed on public retailer pages.

Transparency Notes

Multiple package sizes with slight ingredient variation between formats (32oz carton vs 58oz can show different formulations). Country of origin not disclosed on public pages. No detailed chicken sourcing transparency beyond natural ingredients claim.

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