Campbell's Condensed Soup Beef
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including MSG. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
16 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF STOCK (WATER, BEEF STOCK**), BEEF STOCK, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR, FLAVORING, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, CELERY EXTRACT, BEEF FAT, BEEF**, ONION OIL, BEEF STOCK**, GARLIC OIL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Campbell's Condensed Soup Beef scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 24% 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 Campbell's Condensed Soup Beef'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.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- 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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Onion Oil, Garlic Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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