Progresso
Flavor:
Rich & Hearty Three Cheese Tortellini
Ingredients:
Chicken Broth, Cheese Tortellini (durum flour, water, ricotta cheese [whey, milk, vinegar, and Carrageenan (stabilizer)], bread crumbs [wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, yeast], grated parmesan cheese [pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, and powdered cellulose (anticaking agent)], whole eggs, grated asiago cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, and powdered cellulose (anticaking agent)], salt, egg whites, black pepper, nutmeg), Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch. Contains less than 2% of: Dried Parmesan Cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), Spinach, Cream, Basil, Sugar, Soy Protein Concentrate, Salt, Butter, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Yeast extract, Whey Protein Concentrate, Dried Sour Cream (cream, nonfat milk, cultures), Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate, Citric Acid, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sweetened Condensed Milk (milk, sugar).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Rich & Hearty Three Cheese Tortellini falls short in providing a cleaner food option for health-conscious consumers. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its suitability for those seeking natural and unmodified food sources.
The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, contributes to its low rating. The product also features several potentially harmful additives, including natural flavor and modified food starch. Of particular concern is carrageenan, an ingredient known for its contentious health implications, which heavily impacts the product’s score. Additionally, the use of soybean oil, a processed oil, further diminishes the food’s nutritional appeal.
The ingredient list reveals inclusions such as chicken broth, cheese tortellini made with durum flour, ricotta cheese, and various other cheeses, which are components expected in a tortellini product. However, the benefits of these ingredients are overshadowed by the aforementioned drawbacks. Furthermore, the product incorporates a range of additives and concentrates, such as soy protein concentrate, yeast extract, whey protein concentrate, and cultured whey protein concentrate, which are often associated with processed foods.
The product’s rating reflects a stance that prioritizes unprocessed, organic, and non-GMO food options. The Progresso Rich & Hearty Three Cheese Tortellini, with its array of non-preferred ingredients, aligns poorly with this philosophy. Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food products are advised to consider alternative options that align more closely with their dietary values. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that this product does not meet the standards for those aiming to avoid certain additives, sugars, and genetically modified ingredients in their diet.
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