Progresso
Flavor:
Light Creamy Potato with Bacon & Cheese
Ingredients:
Chicken Broth, Potatoes*, Onion, Celery, Modified Food Starch. Contains less than 2% of: Soybean Oil, Salt, Cream , Bacon (cured with: water, salt, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. may contain: sugar, smoke flavoring), Natural Flavor, Canola Oil, Whey, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sugar, Cheddar Cheese* (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), Maltodextrin, Nonfat Milk*, Whey Protein Concentrate, Yeast extract, Sodium Phosphate, Butter, Corn Gluten (hydrolyzed), Roasted Garlic*, Dextrose, Fermented Whey, Spice, Sweetened Condensed Milk* (sugar, milk), Enzyme Modified Milk, Chives*, Bacon Fat, Blue Cheese* (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), Butter Oil, Color (annatto extract, turmeric extract), Corn Syrup Solids. *Dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘Progresso Light Creamy Potato with Bacon & Cheese’ soup falls short in providing a clean and healthy food option. This product is not organic and fails to use non-GMO ingredients, which are two key factors in the assessment. Furthermore, it includes added sugars such as sugar and dextrose, as well as corn syrup solids, which contribute to its low score. The presence of these sugars is a significant drawback for a product marketed as a lighter, healthier choice.
The ingredient list reveals several potentially harmful additives like natural flavor and modified food starch. More concerning, however, are known harmful additives such as sodium nitrite and maltodextrin. These ingredients have been flagged for their negative health impacts. Additionally, the soup contains canola and soybean oil, which are considered harmful oils due to their processing methods and potential health implications.
The product also features a range of other ingredients, including chicken broth, potatoes, onion, and celery, which serve as the base of the soup. It incorporates cream, bacon, soy protein concentrate, whey, cheddar cheese, nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, yeast extract, butter, and blue cheese among others. While these ingredients may contribute to the soup’s creamy texture and flavor, they do not compensate for the product’s overall health profile.
The ‘Progresso Light Creamy Potato with Bacon & Cheese’ soup, with its current ingredient composition, does not align with the goal of offering cleaner food options. The use of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and harmful oils substantially detracts from its nutritional value. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to consider other options, as this product does not meet the criteria for a clean and wholesome choice.
Certifications:
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