Vegetarian Base
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
11 listed · 2 flagged for reviewVEGETABLES (CELERY, CARROTS, ONIONS), SALT, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN WITH AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED POTATO, ONION POWDER, CARROT POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, BEET POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Vegetarian Base scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring): 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 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 Vegetarian Base'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten With Autolyzed 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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