Authentic Mexican Soup
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
21 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (SEMOLINA, NICOTINAMIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, DRIED TOMATO, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, CHICKEN FAT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, PARSLEY, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, BHA, CALCIUM SILICATE, SILICON DIOXIDE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Authentic Mexican Soup scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavoring): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 7,596 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Authentic Mexican Soup's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Polysorbate 80.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Macaroni Product (Semolina, Nicotinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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