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Summary
This chicken noodle soup contains beneficial ingredients like carrots, celery, and chicken, which provide essential nutrients and flavor. However, it is considered ultra-processed due to the inclusion of modified food starch and chicken flavor, which often involves mechanically separated chicken and additives. The processing level and presence of these processed ingredients limit the overall healthiness of the product.
Key ingredients 21
CarrotsGood
Whole vegetable providing dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that support overall health.
See more about Carrots →Whole EggGood
Nutrient-dense source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and healthy fats.
Egg WhiteGood
Clean source of easily digestible lean protein.
See more about Egg White →NiacinGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Niacin →RiboflavinGood
Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.
See more about Riboflavin →CeleryGood
Whole vegetable offering hydration, dietary fiber, and essential micronutrients.
See more about Celery →OnionGood
Whole food ingredient that adds flavor and contains beneficial antioxidants.
See more about Onion →ChickenGood
Quality source of lean animal protein and essential amino acids.
See more about Chicken →PepperGood
Spiced plant seasoning that adds flavor and contains beneficial plant compounds.
See more about Pepper →WaterNeutral
Essential for hydration and serves as the primary base for the soup.
See more about Water →SemolinaNeutral
Milled wheat used as the base for pasta noodles, providing carbohydrates for energy.
See more about Semolina →Ferrous SulfateNeutral
Iron source commonly used for food fortification.
See more about Ferrous Sulfate →Thiamine MononitrateNeutral
Vitamin B1 added for nutritional fortification.
See more about Thiamine Mononitrate →Folic AcidNeutral
Synthetic form of folate added for nutritional enrichment.
See more about Folic Acid →Mechanically Separated ChickenNeutral
Processed poultry meat used to provide flavor and protein content.
Chicken BrothNeutral
Savory liquid base made from chicken, contributing traditional flavor to the soup.
See more about Chicken Broth →Citric AcidNeutral
Common organic acid used for flavor balance and preservation.
See more about Citric Acid →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary seasoning used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →Onion PowderNeutral
Dehydrated onion used purely for seasoning and flavor.
See more about Onion Powder →Modified Food StarchBad
Chemically modified starch additive.
See more about Modified Food Starch →Natural FlavorBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavor →Processing
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