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Broccoli Cheese with Oyster Crackers
Ingredients:
Broccoli Cheese Soup: Chicken Broth, Broccoli, Cream, Modified Food Starch. Contains less than 2% of: Cream Cheese (milk, cream, salt, carob bean gum, cultures), Broccoli*, Cheddar Cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), Parmesan Cheese* (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), Natural Flavor, Salt, Cheddar Cheese* (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Buttermilk, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sugar, Spice, Maltodextrin, Color (annatto extract, paprika extract, Beta Carotene), Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Lactic Acid, Oyster Cracker: Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), High Oleic Canola Oil, Salt, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Extracts of Malted Barley and Corn, Soy Lecithin, Nonfat Milk*, Dried Yeast, Gum Arabic, Papain, Enzymes. *Dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the “Progresso Broccoli Cheese with Oyster Crackers” falls short of cleaner food standards. This product is neither organic nor free from GMO ingredients, which already positions it unfavorably for those seeking purer food options. Additionally, it includes added sugars, which are unnecessary for a product of this nature and contribute to its low rating.
The list of ingredients raises several red flags, with various components detracting from the product’s overall healthfulness. The presence of natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, modified food starch, and maltodextrin indicates a reliance on processed elements that may not align with the goal of providing cleaner food alternatives. Canola oil, another ingredient, is often criticized for its processing methods and potential health implications.
The product’s ingredients are a cause for concern. Non-organic chicken broth and cream set the stage, followed by a series of additives and preservatives that may compromise the product’s nutritional integrity. The soup contains multiple forms of dairy, including cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and parmesan, which are not specified as being from non-GMO sources. The inclusion of sugar and citric acid as additional sweeteners is unnecessary and detracts from the product’s health profile.
Furthermore, the oyster crackers, made with enriched flour and high oleic canola oil, contribute to the processed nature of this food item. The use of soy lecithin, a common emulsifier, alongside various leavening agents, showcases a reliance on artificial methods to achieve the desired product texture and shelf stability.
Given these considerations, the “Progresso Broccoli Cheese with Oyster Crackers” earns its 1/5 green leaves rating. The extensive use of processed ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives underscores the product’s departure from the clean eating ethos. As such, this product is not recommended for those seeking healthier, more natural food options.
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