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Reduced Sodium Hearty Minestrone
Ingredients:
Water, Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Carrots, Celery, Kidney Beans, Green Beans, Penne Rigate Pasta (wheat flour, semolina wheat, egg white), Tomatoes, Dried Peas, Spinach. Contains less than 1% of: Garbanzo Beans, Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, Salt, Sugar, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Potassium Chloride, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley, Yeast extract, Spice, Maltodextrin, Fennel Seed, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Olive Oil, Calcium Chloride, Turmeric Extract (color), Soy Lecithin, Nonfat Dry Milk.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Reduced Sodium Hearty Minestrone falls short of our standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts significantly from its overall score. Furthermore, it includes added sugars, such as sugar itself and citric acid, which are considered unnecessary additives in a healthier food landscape.
Delving deeper into the ingredient list reveals the presence of several components that raise concerns. The soup contains natural flavors, modified food starch, and soy lecithin, which we categorize as potentially harmful additives. These ingredients often serve as fillers or emulsifiers but do not contribute to the nutritional value of the food and, in some cases, may have negative health implications.
More alarming is the inclusion of maltodextrin, a known harmful additive. Maltodextrin is a highly processed sweetener and thickener that can spike blood sugar levels and may disrupt gut health. Additionally, soybean oil is used in this product, which we classify as a harmful oil due to its potentially adverse effects on health and its typically heavy processing.
In light of these ingredients, the Progresso Reduced Sodium Hearty Minestrone soup receives the lowest possible rating on our scale. This assessment is based on our commitment to promoting cleaner, more wholesome food choices. This product contains multiple ingredients that fail to meet our criteria for healthfulness and transparency. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider other products that align more closely with the values of minimally processed ingredients and the absence of additives, GMOs, and non-organic substances. The score reflects these values and the need for higher-quality food choices in a market saturated with less health-conscious alternatives.
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