Progresso
Flavor:
Rich & Hearty Savory Beef Barley Vegetable
Ingredients:
Beef Broth, Water, Cooked Diced Seasoned Beef And Modified Food Starch Product (Beef, Beef Broth, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin), Carrots, Tomatoes, Barley, Green Beans. Contains Less Than 2% Of: Celery, Modified Food Starch, Sugar, Corn Protein (Hydrolyzed), Salt, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Yeast extract, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Flavoring, Spice, Onion Powder, Dried Parsley, Beef Fat, Beef Extract, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The “Progresso Rich & Hearty Savory Beef Barley Vegetable” soup is not an organic food choice and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. It includes added sugars and several additives that raise concerns about its healthfulness. Specifically, it contains natural flavors, flavoring, caramel color, and modified food starch, which are viewed negatively on our scale. Furthermore, the presence of caramel color and maltodextrin contributes to a lower score due to their classification as known harmful additives. The soup also contains soybean oil, which is considered a harmful oil.
The ingredients list of this product reveals that it is made with beef broth, water, and seasoned beef that includes hydrolyzed soy protein and modified food starch. The soup features a mix of vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, barley, and green beans. However, it is the less prominent ingredients that impact its rating the most. The use of sugar, citric acid, natural flavors, and soybean oil, along with the absence of organic certification and non-GMO ingredients, significantly lowers the product’s score.
This product does not align with the goal to provide cleaner food options. The additives and non-organic ingredients present in its formulation are the primary reasons for its minimal green leaf rating. The score reflects a stance that there are healthier alternatives available that do not include these contentious ingredients. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider other products that better meet the criteria for a healthful diet.
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