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Mrs. Grass Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Mrs. Grass Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle

MRS. GRASS
4.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
700mg
Sodium
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mrs. Grass Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle is a two-carton instant soup package positioned squarely in the pantry-ready soup aisle, often shelved beside other dry mixes, bouillons, and quick cup soups. The label leans into heritage and home-cooking cues — “Since 1912,” “real egg noodles,” and “real chicken broth” — that aim to evoke a comforting, family-table image rather than gourmet or organic credentials. You’ll find no organic seal; instead the front-of-package messaging emphasizes convenience and a long-standing brand story. The product appeals to shoppers seeking fast, familiar meals: parents packing a quick lunch, students in dorms, or someone grabbing a storm-prep item for the pantry. On sensory terms, the mix yields soft, tender egg noodles suspended in a salty, savory broth with seasoned umami from MSG and hydrolyzed proteins; the mouthfeel is smooth and broth-forward rather than complex. Packaging is lightweight, shelf-stable cartons with two individual-serving inserts that make preparation a simple ritual — add boiling water and wait five minutes — often paired with grilled cheese, crackers, or used as a quick comfort bowl on a chilly evening. Label characteristics include “real” ingredient claims and a nostalgic brand narrative; there are no organic, non-GMO, or clean-label certifications and small-print ingredients reveal multiple flavor enhancers, anti-caking agents, and emulsifiers. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, convenience-oriented product designed for speed, familiarity, and consistent taste rather than minimally processed cooking ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 8
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Total Sugars1g
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

ENRICHED, EGG, NOODLES, (ENRICHED, FLOUR, [DURUM, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE, (IRON),, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, FOLIC, ACID],, WATER,, EGG),, SALT,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, SUGAR,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, MALTODEXTRIN,, WHEAT, STARCH,, CHICKEN*,, HYDROLYZED, CORN, PROTEIN,, CORNSTARCH,, ONION*,, SILICON, DIOXIDE, (ANTI-CAKING, AGENT),, POLYSORBATE, 80,, EXTRACTIVES, OF, TURMERIC, (COLOR),, PARSLEY*,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST,, CHICKEN, FAT,, TURMERIC, (COLOR),, SPICE,, PROPYLENE, GLYCOL,, ONION, OIL,, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT,, DISODIUM, GUANYLATE,, DISODIUM, INOSINATE,, EXTRACTIVES, OF, PAPRIKA, (COLOR)., *DRIED.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Chicken Fat - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Guanylate - Synthetic preservative
  • Disodium Inosinate - Synthetic preservative
  • Extractives of Turmeric - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The mix contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (MSG, hydrolyzed corn protein, maltodextrin, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, flavor enhancers and anti-caking agents) and is formulated for ready-to-heat convenience, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Mrs. Grass Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This soup mix is low in sugar and calories, making it a decent option for a quick meal. However, it does contain sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to keep that in mind.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
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