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Herban Fresh Soup Butternut Squash Non Gmo Vegan
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Herban Fresh Soup Butternut Squash Non Gmo Vegan

Herban Fresh
23.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
97
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herban Fresh Butternut Squash Soup is presented as a small-batch, city-minded grab on a grocery shelf — you’d most commonly find it in the refrigerated prepared foods aisle or near other specialty soups and refrigerated dips, often shelved by artisanal brands and urban-farming co-ops. Packaged as a 23.5 oz sealed retail container and marketed as vegan and non-GMO, it targets shoppers looking for a convenient, slightly upscale meal solution: solo lunches, quick weeknight dinners, or a soup course for a weekend brunch. The brand leans into civic pride and sustainability — “from the city, for the city” — appealing to urban professionals, millennial foodies, and shoppers who favor localism and social-good narratives. Labels emphasize “all-natural,” “hand crafted,” and “supporting urban agriculture,” but do not claim organic certification; visual branding reads artisanal rather than kid-focused, with clean typography and warm imagery. In plain processing terms, this is a prepared, commercially formulated soup made in small kettles but containing several culinary additives and stabilizers. Sensory cues: expect a silky, spoonable texture with a sweet, roasted squash backbone brightened by ginger and orange notes and rounded by coconut cream; the flavor profile is slightly sweet (14 g sugar per serving) and mildly savory with a warm spice finish. Rituals around it are simple — heat on the stovetop or microwave, ladle into a bowl, add crusty bread or a green salad. Nutrition tidbits (150 calories, 230 mg sodium per serving) position it as an approachable, comforting convenience item rather than a diet staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein2g
* 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

Butternut, Squash,, Vegetable, Stock, (Water,, Sea, Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Maltodextrin, (Non-GMO, ),, Dextrose, (Butternut, Squash,, Vegetable, Stock, (Water,, Sea, Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Maltodextrin9, Non-GMO, ),, Dextrose,, Yeast, Extract, [Yeast, Extract,, Salt),, Carrot, Powder,, Celery, Seed,, White, Pepper,, Turmeric),, Carrot,, Shallots,, Cauliflower,, Brown, Sugar,, Coconut, Cream, (Coconut, Milk,, Water,, Xanthan, Gum),, Canola, Oil(Non-GMO, ),, Sea, Salt,, Ginger,, Orange, Juice, Concentrate,, Spices,, Nisin,, ),, Yeast, Extract, [Yeast, Extract,, Salt),, Carrot, Powder,, Celery, Seed,, White, Pepper,, Turmeric),, Carrot,, Shallots,, Cauliflower,, Brown, Sugar,, Coconut, Cream, (Coconut, Milk,, Water,, Xanthan, Gum),, Canola, Oil(Non-GMO, ),, Sea, Salt,, Ginger,, Orange, Juice, Concentrate,, Spices,, Nisin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Nisin - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, dextrose, xanthan gum, yeast extract, nisin) and formulated oils, fitting the description of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

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Common Questions about Herban Fresh Soup Butternut Squash Non Gmo Vegan

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This soup packs in some nutritious ingredients like butternut squash and carrots, which are rich in vitamins and minerals. However, it does contain added sugars and is relatively high in carbohydrates, so it's best seen as a tasty, comforting option rather than a superfood.

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