Progresso
Flavor:
Light Italian Style Meatball
Ingredients:
Water, Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Carrots, Celery, Cooked Meatballs Made with Pork and Turkey (pork, turkey, water, textured soy protein concentrate, romano cheese [romano cheese (pasteurized sheep’s milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), powdered cellulose added to prevent caking], bread crumbs [bleached wheat flour, dextrose, salt, yeast], corn syrup, onions, salt, spices, sodium phosphates, garlic powder, onion powder, natural flavor), Penne Pasta (semolina wheat, egg white). Contains less than 1% of: Sugar, Green Sweet Pepper, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Onion Powder, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Yeast extract, Spice, Natural Flavor, Tomato Extract, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Roasted Garlic*, Lactic Acid, Nonfat Milk*, Cream*, Butter, Modified Food Starch, Cheddar Cheese* (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), Whey Powder, Buttermilk*, Sodium Phosphate. Dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Light Italian Style Meatball soup falls short of providing a cleaner food option. This product is not organic and contains GMO ingredients. It includes added sugars and more harmful sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup, which detract from its nutritional value. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, xanthan gum, and modified food starch further diminishes its standing. Maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, also features in the ingredient list, raising additional concerns.
The soup is a blend of water, tomato puree, vegetables, and meatballs made with pork and turkey, along with penne pasta. It incorporates various additives for flavor and texture, including hydrolyzed corn protein, yeast extract, and a range of dried dairy ingredients. Despite these components, the product’s non-organic status and the inclusion of GMOs significantly impact its score. The use of several types of sugar and questionable additives also contributes to its low rating.
This product does not align with the goal of offering cleaner food options. The inclusion of synthetic and controversial ingredients suggests that it is not the healthiest choice for consumers seeking minimally processed foods. The Progresso Light Italian Style Meatball soup, with its 1/5 green leaves rating, is recommended to be avoided for those looking for cleaner, more wholesome alternatives in their diet.
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