Progresso
Flavor:
Vegetable Classics Minestrone
Ingredients:
Water, Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Carrots, Celery, Light Red Kidney Beans, Green Beans, Penne Rigate Pasta (semolina wheat, egg white), Dried Peas, Spinach, Garbanzo Beans. Contains less than 1% of: Modified Food Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Potassium Chloride, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Tomato Extract, Spice, Dried Parsley, Maltodextrin, Natural Cheese Flavor, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Olive Oil, Turmeric Extract (color), Yeast extract, Soy Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Progresso Vegetable Classics Minestrone receives a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves on our scale, reflecting a low recommendation for those seeking cleaner food options. This assessment is based on the product’s ingredients and their alignment with the standards for health and transparency that our website upholds.
This soup is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients. Both of these factors contribute to its lower rating, as many consumers prefer organic produce to avoid pesticides and seek non-GMO products for health and environmental reasons. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further reduces the product’s score. Added sugars are often unnecessary in savory products and contribute to a range of health issues when consumed in excess.
The ingredient list also includes several items that are flagged as potentially harmful additives. These include natural flavor, flavor, soy lecithin, and modified food starch. These substances are often used to enhance taste, texture, or shelf life, but their inclusion is not favored by those looking for minimally processed foods. The product also contains maltodextrin, which is noted as a known harmful additive. Maltodextrin can cause spikes in blood sugar and may have other adverse effects on health.
Furthermore, the soup contains soybean oil, which is classified as a harmful oil on our scale. Soybean oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can be inflammatory when consumed in large quantities and is often extracted using chemicals.
Given these factors, the Progresso Vegetable Classics Minestrone soup does not align with our criteria for clean eating. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and harmful oils leads to its low green leaf rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options may want to consider alternative products that better meet the standards for health-conscious eating.
Certifications:
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