While chicken essence is touted for its health advantages, it is mostly a tasty condiment with a high MSG content especially if shop-bought. It's best to make it at home if you wish to consume it.

Eat chicken essence with caution during the postpartum period. The main ingredients in shop-bought chicken essence are MSG (mono sodium glutamate) and additives. These can slows the healing process. Make it at home if you wish to consume it.

Eat chicken essence with caution while breastfeeding. The main ingredients in shop-bought chicken essence are MSG (mono sodium glutamate) and additives which are not good for health. Make it at home if you wish to consume it.

Chicken essence is not suitable for babies under the age of 11 months.