Progresso

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Progresso Traditional Creamy Chicken & Mushroom with Barley soup does not meet the high standards set for healthier food options on our website. This score reflects the product’s use of non-organic and potential GMO ingredients, which detracts significantly from its overall rating.

The soup is not certified organic, and there is no confirmation of non-GMO ingredients, which results in deductions from its initial rating. Additionally, the inclusion of added sugars, specifically noted as “Sugar” in the ingredients list, further reduces its score. The product also contains several ingredients that raise concerns about their potential health impacts, such as “Natural Flavor,” “Flavor,” and “Modified Food Starch.” The presence of “Soybean Oil” is another factor that negatively affects the score due to its classification as a potentially harmful oil.

The ingredient list includes a base of chicken broth, portabella mushrooms, and cooked white chicken meat, combined with barley, onions, and celery. However, despite these seemingly wholesome components, the product’s score is diminished by the aforementioned issues. The additives and non-ideal ingredients overshadow the soup’s basic nutritional offerings.

Our rigorous scoring system aims to identify the cleanest food options available, and unfortunately, this Progresso soup falls short of these standards. It is our recommendation that consumers seeking cleaner and healthier food options consider alternative products that align more closely with the values of organic ingredients, non-GMO certification, and the absence of added sugars and harmful additives. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that this product does not align with our criteria for a cleaner, healthier food choice.