Instant Barszcz Czerwony
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil and MSG. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
5901135015707
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size212 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 670mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
10 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSUGAR, DRIED RED BEET JUICE CONCENTRATE (16%), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM FAT, ACIDITY REGULATOR: CITRIC ACID; FLAVOUR ENHANCERS; MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM 5'-RIBONUCLEOTIDES; DRIED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVOURING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Instant Barszcz Czerwony scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Fat): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Processed Fruit Products (Dried Red Beet Juice Concentrate (16%)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant 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 Instant Barszcz Czerwony'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Flavour Enhancers; Monosodium Glutamate.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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