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Rich & Hearty Beef Pot Roast with Country Vegetables
Ingredients:
Beef Broth, Water, Carrots, Potatoes, Cooked Diced Seasoned Beef and Modified Food Starch Product (beef, beef broth, hydrolyzed soy protein, modified food starch, salt, sodium phosphates, natural flavor, Maltodextrin), Tomatoes, Green Beans. Contains less than 2% of: Modified Food Starch, Sugar, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Caramel Color, Toasted Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley, Flavoring, Beef Fat, Spice, Soybean Oil, Tomato Extract, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride, Paprika.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the “Progresso Rich & Hearty Beef Pot Roast with Country Vegetables” soup falls significantly short of the cleaner food standards set by our website. This rating reflects the product’s use of several ingredients that do not align with our criteria for healthy and transparent food options.
The product is not organic, which detracts from its score, as it indicates the potential presence of pesticides and other chemicals commonly used in conventional agriculture. The absence of non-GMO certification further reduces its standing, raising concerns about the genetic modification of ingredients. Added sugars, present in the form of sugar and citric acid, contribute unnecessary calories and may impact blood sugar levels, leading to a deduction in the product’s score.
Additionally, the soup contains a range of additives that are considered potentially harmful. These include natural flavors and modified food starch, which are often used to enhance taste and texture but are not aligned with a clean food philosophy. Caramel color, a widely used cosmetic food additive, has been associated with potential health risks and is flagged as a known harmful additive in this product, alongside maltodextrin, which is often used as a thickener or filler.
The inclusion of soybean oil is another point of contention. While oils are a common ingredient in many processed foods, soybean oil is often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content. This product contains soybean oil, which is considered a harmful oil according to our standards.
The “Progresso Rich & Hearty Beef Pot Roast with Country Vegetables” soup, with its score of 1/5 green leaves, raises several red flags for those seeking cleaner and healthier food options. The presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and harmful oils makes this product one that consumers may choose to avoid in favor of alternatives that prioritize health and transparency.
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