Progresso
Flavor:
Tomato Basil with Cheddar Crackers
Ingredients:
Tomato Basil Soup: Tomato Puree (Water, tomato paste), Water, Sugar. Contains less than 2% of: Corn Syrup Solids, Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley, Basil, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Natural Flavor, Spice, DATEM. Oyster Crackers: 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.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Tomato Basil with Cheddar Crackers is deemed a product best avoided for consumers seeking cleaner food options. This low rating reflects the presence of several ingredients that detract from the product’s overall health quality.
The soup and crackers combo is not organic, which is a significant consideration for those prioritizing naturally sourced foods. Additionally, it is not verified as non-GMO, further diminishing its standing among healthier choices. A notable concern is the inclusion of added sugars, specifically listed as sugar and citric acid, which contribute to the product’s reduced score. More concerning, however, is the presence of corn syrup solids, a more harmful type of added sugar due to its high fructose content and potential health impacts.
The product also contains a range of potentially harmful additives. Natural flavors, whose specific compositions are undisclosed, raise questions about their origins and effects. Enriched flour, while common in processed foods, suggests a loss of natural nutrients during processing. Soy lecithin, modified food starch, corn starch, and DATEM (an emulsifier) are further examples of additives that many health-conscious consumers aim to minimize in their diets.
Moreover, the inclusion of certain oils, specifically high oleic canola oil and soybean oil, is contentious. These oils are often heavily processed and may undergo chemical treatments, which stands in contrast to the cleaner, less processed oils that health advocates recommend.
The Progresso Tomato Basil with Cheddar Crackers, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and added sugars, along with a suite of potentially harmful additives and oils, holds a position at the lower end of the health spectrum for packaged foods. For those dedicated to consuming cleaner, more natural foods, this product does not meet the criteria and is therefore not recommended.
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