Progresso
Flavor:
Traditional Chickarina
Ingredients:
Chicken Broth, 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, Enzymes], Corn Syrup, Onions, Salt, Spices, Sodium Phosphates, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor), Pastina Pasta (Semolina Wheat, Egg White), Carrots, Celery, Cooked White Chicken Meat. Contains Less Than 2% Of: Corn Protein (Hydrolyzed), Modified Food Starch, Carrot Puree, Salt, Water, Potassium Chloride, Flavoring, Onion Powder, Sugar, Tomato Extract, Soy Protein Isolate, Dried Parsley, Spice, Sodium Phosphate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Traditional Chickarina soup is a product that our evaluation process identifies as one of the least recommended options for those seeking cleaner food choices. This soup is not organic, includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, and features added sugars such as sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup, which negatively impact its score. Furthermore, the presence of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, modified food starch, and unspecified flavorings contribute to its low rating.
The ingredient list for the Progresso Traditional Chickarina begins with chicken broth and includes cooked meatballs made with pork and turkey. These meatballs contain textured soy protein concentrate and Romano cheese, with powdered cellulose to prevent caking, and bread crumbs that are made from bleached wheat flour. Corn syrup is also used in the meatballs, along with a mixture of spices, sodium phosphates, and onion and garlic powders.
Pastina pasta, made from semolina wheat and egg whites, is a primary component, accompanied by vegetables such as carrots and celery, and cooked white chicken meat. The soup’s composition is further complicated by less than 2% of various ingredients like hydrolyzed corn protein, modified food starch, and carrot puree, which are often used to enhance flavor and texture but are not aligned with cleaner eating principles. Additionally, the use of potassium chloride, onion powder, soy protein isolate, and sodium phosphate raises concerns about the overall nutritional value of the product.
The Progresso Traditional Chickarina soup, therefore, is not a recommended choice for consumers who prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free food products. Its extensive list of ingredients, which includes several additives and sugars, aligns it with a category of food options that our website advises against. As a result, individuals seeking healthier, cleaner foods might consider looking for alternatives that better meet these criteria.
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