Progresso
Flavor:
Rich & Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato
Ingredients:
Chicken Broth, Potatoes, Cooked Italian Sausage (pork, seasoning [spices, mustard seed, salt, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, Natural Flavors, extractives of paprika], water), Onion. Contains less than 2% of: Spinach, Modified Food Starch, Chicken Fat, Bacon (cured with: water, salt, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. may contain: sugar, smoke flavoring) , Soybean Oil, Salt, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Cream, Potassium Chloride, Flavor, Soy Protein Concentrate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sugar, Tomato Extract, Butter, Sodium Phosphate, Spice, Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene (color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a rating of 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Rich & Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato soup falls significantly short on the scale of cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which contributes to its low rating. Moreover, the inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and maltodextrin, further detracts from its score.
The presence of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, flavor, and modified food starch raises concerns. These ingredients are often ambiguous and can mask a variety of undisclosed chemical compounds. Compounding the issue, the soup includes known harmful additives, specifically sodium nitrite, which has been linked to several health risks. Soybean oil, a harmful oil, is also part of the product’s composition, adding to the list of less desirable ingredients.
Upon examining the ingredients list, one finds a mixture of elements. The base consists of chicken broth, with potatoes and cooked Italian sausage contributing to the soup’s heartiness. Other components include onions, spinach, and chicken fat, with bacon adding a depth of flavor, albeit cured with preservatives and possibly smoke flavoring. Additional ingredients such as soy protein concentrate, garlic powder, and onion powder are interspersed throughout, along with cream, butter, and whey protein concentrate for richness.
This detailed analysis of the ingredients and the processes behind the rating system underscores the rationale behind the low score. The Progresso Rich & Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato soup is not aligned with the health-conscious, clean eating standards set forth by the website. Thus, consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternative products that better align with these values.
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