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Mrs. Grass Soup Mix - Extra Noodles
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Mrs. Grass Soup Mix - Extra Noodles

MRS. GRASS
5.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mrs. Grass Extra Noodles Soup mix is a heritage-style, shelf-stable soup packet you’d find in the grocery aisle with other instant and dry soups, near bouillons, cup soups and quick meal bases. Packaged as two individual cartons containing dried egg noodles and a seasoning packet, it leans on old-fashioned branding — “Since 1912” and “real egg noodles” — to evoke family tables and weekday familiarity. This product is aimed at budget-conscious households, parents packing quick lunches, and people who want a warm, easy meal with minimal effort. Labels emphasize wholesome-sounding cues (real egg noodles, dried parsley, turmeric for color) and nostalgic trust rather than modern health claims; there is no organic or non-GMO certification and small type lists several flavor enhancers and stabilizers. In plain terms, it’s a highly processed convenience food: dry pasta with a powdered broth mix containing flavor enhancers, starches, emulsifiers and anti-caking agents. Sensory expectations are straightforward — springy, soft egg noodles after cooking, a thin savory broth with umami lift from monosodium glutamate and hydrolyzed protein, and small flakes of dried onion and parsley for texture and aroma. The ritual is simple: boil water, add noodles and seasoning, and in minutes you have a steaming single-cup soup that reads as comfort food. It’s popular for quick weeknight dinners, soothing sick-day bowls, packed lunches or pantry rotation during storms and busy weeks, carrying a homey, reassuring vibe more than gourmet aspiration.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 each carton
Servings per Container: 8
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
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,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, SUGAR,, 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
  • Monosodium Glutamate - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, MSG, hydrolyzed proteins, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, flavor enhancers, anti-caking agents) and is a ready-to-reconstitute processed mix, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Mrs. Grass Soup Mix - Extra Noodles

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! This mix is low in sugar and calories, but it’s not particularly high in protein or fiber. If you're looking for a quick, comforting meal, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with some fresh veggies or protein.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingpractical
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