Progresso
Flavor:
Traditional Broccoli Cheese
Ingredients:
Chicken Broth, Broccoli, Modified Food Starch, Vegetable 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), Chicken Fat, Soy Protein Concentrate, Cheddar Cheese* (Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Broccoli*, Garlic Powder, Buttermilk, Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, Datem, Onion Powder, Whey*, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Spice, Color (Annatto Extract, Paprika Extract, Beta Carotene), Sugar, Cream*, Nonfat Milk*. *dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Traditional Broccoli Cheese soup is a product that our assessment deems best to avoid. This rating reflects our commitment to guiding consumers towards cleaner food options and away from products that fall short of these standards.
The soup is not organic, a factor that immediately reduces its standing on our scale. It also fails to use non-GMO ingredients, further impacting its score negatively. The ingredient list reveals the inclusion of added sugars, specifically sugar and citric acid, which contribute to the lowering of its rating. Our analysis places significant emphasis on the quality and nature of additives; in this case, the presence of natural flavor, flavor, modified food starch, and DATEM are viewed as potentially harmful, leading to a substantial deduction in points. Maltodextrin, identified as a known harmful additive, is another critical factor in the product’s low score.
Additionally, the soup contains vegetable oil, which we categorize under harmful oils. These ingredients, which are not in alignment with our standards for cleaner food options, play a pivotal role in the overall assessment of the product.
The Progresso Traditional Broccoli Cheese soup’s low score is a direct result of its composition. The presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and harmful oils are all elements that contribute to its minimal green leaf rating.
For those seeking healthier food choices, this product does not meet the criteria set forth by our rigorous review process. Our rating system is designed to steer consumers towards products that promote well-being and transparency in their ingredients, and unfortunately, this soup does not align with those values.
Certifications:
None
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