Upton’s Naturals
Flavor:
Chick & Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients:
Water, Chick Seitan (Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Chickpea Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Soy Sauce [water, Soybean, Wheat, Salt], Nutritional Yeast, Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion), Wild Rice, Onion, Carrot, Mirepoix Base (Carrot, Onion, Celery Purees, Salt, Sugar, Corn Oil, Potato Flour, Carrot Powder), Celery, Garlic, Olive Oil, Carrot Juice Concentrate, Salt, White Pepper, Thyme, Bay Leaf, Rosemary.
Contains: Wheat, Soy.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Upton’s Naturals Chick & Wild Rice Soup receives a moderate rating of 3 out of 5 green leaves on our website’s scale for cleaner food options. This rating reflects an assessment that balances the product’s positive attributes against its shortcomings in terms of organic and non-GMO standards, as well as ingredient quality.
The soup features a base of chick seitan, which is a blend of vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour, combined with whole wheat flour and flavored with soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and a mix of garlic and onion. The inclusion of wild rice, onion, carrot, and celery complements the seitan, providing a varied texture and nutritional profile. The product prides itself on using non-GMO ingredients, which aligns with cleaner eating principles.
However, the soup does not have an organic certification, resulting in a deduction from its perfect score. The presence of added sugar, specifically in the form of carrot juice concentrate, further reduces its rating. The use of corn oil, categorized as a less desirable oil due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content and potential for oxidation, also contributes to the score reduction.
Despite these drawbacks, the soup maintains a middle-ground position in the market. Its reliance on non-GMO ingredients is commendable, but the lack of organic certification and the inclusion of added sugar and corn oil prevent it from achieving a higher rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options may consider this product a reasonable choice, although it may not meet the highest standards set by more discerning health-conscious shoppers.
The Upton’s Naturals Chick & Wild Rice Soup stands as an example of an average product in the cleaner food segment. It holds potential for those looking to avoid GMOs, but it does not fully embrace the ideals of the organic movement or completely eschew ingredients that some may find less desirable.
Certifications:
None
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