Progresso
Flavor:
Rich & Hearty Broccoli Cheese with Bacon
Ingredients:
Chicken Broth, Broccoli, Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, Cream Cheese (milk, cream, salt, carob bean gum, cultures), Cheddar Cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes). Contains less than 1% of: Parmesan Cheese* (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), Bacon (cured with: water, salt, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. may contain: sugar, smoke flavoring) , Chicken Fat, Soy Protein Concentrate, Cheddar Cheese* (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Flavor, Natural Flavor, Broccoli*, Garlic Powder, Buttermilk, Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, DATEM, Onion Powder, Whey*, Corn Protein (hydrioyzed), Dextrose, Yeast extract, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Spice, Color (annatto extract, paprika extract, Beta Carotene), Cream*, Sunflower Oil, Bacon Fat, Nonfat Milk*, Sorbic Acid (preservative). *Dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Progresso Rich & Hearty Broccoli Cheese with Bacon soup falls short of the clean food standards set forth by our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, factors that contribute to its low score. Furthermore, the inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, along with dextrose—a more concerning added sugar—raises health concerns. The product also features a range of potentially harmful additives, including natural flavor, flavor, modified food starch, and DATEM. More alarming is the presence of known harmful additives like sodium nitrite and maltodextrin. The use of soybean oil, a harmful oil, further diminishes the product’s standing.
The soup is based on a chicken broth foundation and features broccoli along with a variety of cheeses including cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan. It also contains bacon, but the bacon is cured with additives like sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite, which some consumers may find undesirable. The product’s composition includes a complex array of ingredients like soy protein concentrate, chicken fat, and a mix of powders and extracts such as garlic powder, onion powder, and yeast extract. Emulsifiers like DATEM and colors sourced from annatto extract, paprika extract, and beta carotene are used to enhance texture and appearance.
Given the concerns associated with certain ingredients, this soup is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The presence of additives, non-organic ingredients, GMOs, and harmful oils overshadow the potential benefits of the vegetables and dairy in the recipe. Consumers are advised to consider these factors carefully and explore alternatives that align more closely with a clean eating philosophy.
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