Progresso
Flavor:
Traditional Hearty Chicken & Rotini
Ingredients:
Chicken Broth, Cooked White Chicken Meat, Carrots, Rotini Pasta (wheat flour, semolina wheat, egg white*). Contains less than 2% of: Celery, Modified Food Starch, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Water, Chicken Fat, Salt, Carrot Puree, Potassium Chloride, Flavoring, Onion Powder, Sugar, Soy Protein Isolate, Tomato Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Garlic Powder, Parsley*, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Spice, Chives*, Beta Carotene (color). *Dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Progresso Traditional Hearty Chicken & Rotini soup does not meet the criteria for cleaner food options as defined by our website standards. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which has significantly impacted its score. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, particularly sugar and citric acid, further lowers its rating.
The soup’s ingredient list includes items that raise concerns about potential health implications. While natural flavors and modified food starch are common in processed foods, they are flagged on our site for their ambiguous origins and possible health effects. Maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is also present in the soup, leading to the most substantial deduction from the product’s score due to its association with spikes in blood sugar and potential negative impact on gut health.
The inclusion of hydrolyzed corn protein, soy protein isolate, and sodium phosphate also calls into question the overall wholesomeness of the soup. These ingredients are often used to enhance flavor or preserve texture but are not aligned with the cleaner, more natural food options that our website promotes.
The product’s composition, with its combination of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients, places it at the lowest end of our rating scale. Consumers seeking cleaner, more health-conscious food choices are advised to consider alternative products that align more closely with these values. The Progresso Traditional Hearty Chicken & Rotini soup, as it stands, does not align with the mission of providing cleaner, healthier food options in today’s market.
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