Chicken Noodle Soup Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chicken Noodle Soup Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): 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 Chicken Noodle Soup Mix'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Creamer [Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (Milk Derivative), Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono And Diglycerides].

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Flavors (Dextrose, Yeast Extract, Spices, Vinegar Powder), Maltodextrin, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Guanylate. Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking.

Common in powdered processed foods.