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Herban Fresh Soup Chicken Noodle, Non Gmo, Abf Chicken
Deli
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Herban Fresh Soup Chicken Noodle, Non Gmo, Abf Chicken

Herban Fresh
23.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
9g
Protein
3g
Sugars
640mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herban Fresh Chicken Noodle Soup presents itself as a small-batch, city-made answer to classic comfort food. You'd most often find a 23.5 oz container in the prepared soups section — either in a chilled deli/soup case near rotisserie chickens and bone broths, or on a specialty-shelf with artisan, hand-crafted pantry items alongside jarred broths and refrigerated meal kits. It reads like a lunchtime rescue for busy urbanites: heat on the stovetop or microwave, ladle into a bowl, and pair with a sandwich or crusty bread. The brand leans into civic-minded marketing — “from the city, for the city” messaging and a note that purchases support urban agriculture — aiming at shoppers who value localism, small-scale production, and social impact. Label copy emphasizes “all-natural,” “Non-GMO,” and “ABF (antibiotic-free) chicken,” but it does not claim organic certification. Visually the packaging cues are artisan: hand-lettered or farmhouse type, muted colors, and a callout to small kettle batches to create a homemade halo. In reality the ingredient list mixes whole foods — chicken thigh and breast, celery, carrot — with processed components such as pasta made from enriched flour, maltodextrin, dextrose, yeast extract and a preservative (nisin). Sensory profile: a clear golden broth with tender chicken shreds, soft egg pasta, and soft carrot and celery pieces; aroma is savory and roasted, mouthfeel is brothy with pillowy pasta. Rituals around it are familiar and quick: a midweek dinner, a work-from-home lunch, or a bowl for someone under the weather seeking familiar comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium640mg28%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein9g
* 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

Chicken, Stock, (Water,, Roasted, Chicken, Meat,, Salt,, Chicken, Fat,, Dextrose,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavoring, Chicken, Broth,, Concentrated, Chicken, Bone, Broth),, Chicken, Thigh,, Celery,, Carrot,, Chicken, Breast,, Pasta, (Semolina, [Wheat),, Eggs,, Egg, Whites,, Niacin,, Iron, [Ferrous, Sulfate),, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Onion,, Vegetable, Seasoning, (Sea, Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Maltodextrin,, Dextrose,, Yeast, Extract, [Yeast, Extract,, Salt,, Carrot, Powder,, Celery, Seed,, White, Pepper,, Turmeric),, Cornstarch,, Garlic,, Chicken, Fat, (Chicken, Fat,, Rosemary, Extract),, Chicken, Broth, Concentrate, (Chicken, Stock,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Chicken, Fat),, Nisin,, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Nisin - Synthetic preservative
No 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?

Although it contains whole ingredients like chicken and vegetables, the product also includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, dextrose, yeast extract, concentrated broths, nisin, enriched pasta) and is a ready-to-heat processed meal, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Herban Fresh Soup Chicken Noodle, Non Gmo, Abf Chicken

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 110 calories per cup and only 2 grams of fat, it's a decent option if you're looking for a warm, comforting meal. It’s not bursting with fiber or protein, but it can be a part of a balanced diet, especially if you’re pairing it with a leafy salad or some whole grain bread.

Perfect For

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lunch-at-work
storm-prep

Vibe:

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