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Blount Clam Shack Lobster Bisque, 24oz
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Blount Clam Shack Lobster Bisque, 24oz

Blount Clam Shack
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
330
Calories
10g
Protein
8g
Sugars
680mg
Sodium
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Blount Clam Shack Lobster Bisque arrives on the grocery shelf as a roadside-seafood-shack fantasy repackaged for home convenience. You'd most commonly find the 24-ounce tub in the prepared soups/refrigerated soups case or on a specialty shelf near other ready-to-heat chowders, stews and seafood entrées — often adjacent to canned and fresh clam chowders, boxed bisques and bisque-style frozen entrees. It slots into shopping trips where buyers want a quick but slightly elevated meal: a weekend brunch starter, an easy date-night appetizer, or a solo weeknight comfort dinner when you crave something richer than tomato soup. The Blount Clam Shack name trades on New England seafood imagery — rustic shacks, buttery crustaceans and coastal nostalgia — positioning the product as a premium convenience item for adults who want a gourmet touch without cooking from scratch. Labels emphasize real lobster meat and “Clam Shack” authenticity, sometimes using phrases like “natural flavors,” but there’s no organic badge or child-directed branding; the design skews mature and coastal rather than kid-friendly. In plain terms, this is a commercially prepared, ready-to-heat soup that includes stabilizers, concentrated flavors and a preservative to keep shelf life — processed for convenience. Sensory cues promise a velvety, creamy texture with small chunks of lobster, a buttery mouthfeel and a faint sherry wine aroma; the 24-oz container (tub or carton with a peelable lid) is designed for microwaving or warming on the stove. Rituals include ladling into bowls, pairing with crusty bread or oyster crackers, and serving as a warming starter on chilly evenings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat24g31%
Saturated Fat15g75%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol140mg47%
Sodium680mg30%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein10g
* 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

Vegetable, Stock, (Water,, Carrots,, Onions,, Celery,, Salt,, Sugar,, Corn, Oil,, Potato, Flour,, Carrot, Powder),, Light, Cream,, Lobster, Meat,, Sherry, Wine,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Wheat, Flour,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Lobster, Flavor, Concentrate, (Water,, Natural, Flavor,, Lobster,, Salt),, Tomato, Paste,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Sugar,, Water,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Salt,, Nisin, Preparation, and, Spice..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • nisin preparation - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives such as modified corn starch, lobster flavor concentrate, nisin preparation (a preservative), added sugar and stabilizers, and is formulated and packaged as a ready-to-heat commercial product, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Blount Clam Shack Lobster Bisque, 24oz

The Lobster Bisque can be part of a balanced diet, especially if you're in the mood for something comforting and rich in flavor. With 10 grams of protein per serving, it’s a decent option for a quick meal. Just keep in mind its higher fat content, particularly saturated fats, which are best enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
storm-prep

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingconvenientnostalgic
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