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Beef Barley
Ingredient score
8/10
1 ingredient worth a closer look
Worth a closer look
Caramel colorLimited concern
Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.
Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.
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Ingredients
WaterBeef brothCooked diced seasoned beef and modified food starch productBeefBeef brothHydrolyzed soy proteinModified food starchSaltSodium phosphatesNatural flavorMaltodextrinCarrotsBarleyTomatoesTomato pasteCeleryDried peasModified food starchCorn proteinHydrolyzedSugarSaltSoybean oilYeast extractCaramel colorPotato starchGarlic powderFlavoringOnion powderSpiceMaltodextrinBeef fatNatural flavorBeef extractCalcium chlorideCitric acid
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Open Food Facts record · updated May 23, 2026 · US · 19 oz
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