Esskay Nutri-Score B NOVA 4

Creamed Chipped Beef

Creamed Chipped Beef: 3.5/5 ingredient safety

Creamed Chipped Beef by Esskay has 2 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.5 out of 5, 0.62 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is B, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.62 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

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Product Insight: Creamed Chipped Beef

Creamed Chipped Beef by Esskay is tracked in PlainIngredients with 2 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5, a Mixed-Evidence tier where the regulatory picture is still evolving. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is B. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 1 ingredient sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.62 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.5
Mixed Evidence
Average ingredient safety: 3.5 out of 5
Based on 2 tracked ingredients
2
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
1
Low Risk / Safe
B
Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

2
Titanium Dioxide (E171)
Color/Whitener · Caution
5
Xanthan Gum (E415)
Thickener · Safe

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

WATER, DRIED BEEF, CHUNKED AND FORMED [BEEF, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, BHT, TBHQ, AND CITRIC ACID], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEHYDRATED SWEET CREAM [PASTEURIZED SWEET CREAM, SKIM MILK SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, LECITHIN, AND BHT], POWDERED VEGETABLE SHORTENING [SUNFLOWER OIL, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM SILICON ALUMINATE AS ANTI-CAKING AGENT, AND NATURAL TOCOPHEROLS], BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM), SUGAR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, XANTHAN GUM.

Product Details

Brand
Esskay
Barcode
0027300100179
Nutri-Score
Grade B
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States

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