Mushroom Barley Soup, 24 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this 24 oz Whole Foods Market Kitchens soup in the grab-and-go refrigerated prepared foods case or on a ready-meals shelf — an easy pick for a rainy evening or a quick lunch at home. It gives a warm, comforting and slightly upscale deli vibe (earthy mushrooms and barley) but the texture and flavor intensity reflect added thickeners and concentrated flavorings. The ingredient list (xanthan gum, broth concentrates, 'natural flavors', caramel color, refined oils) points to industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods, even though many recognizable veggies are present.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WATER, CRIMINI, MUSHROOMS, CARROTS, CELERY, ONIONS, BARLEY, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, (NATURAL, FLAVOR,, WATER,, SALT,, OLIVE, OIL,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL,, XANTHAN, GUM), MUSHROOM, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, (MUSHROOM, JUICE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SALT), CORNSTARCH, OIL, (EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, AND/OR, EXPELLED, PRESSED, SAFFLOWER, SEED, OIL, AND/OR, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, OIL), SEA, SALT, GARLIC, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, BALSAMIC, VINEGAR, (WINE, VINEGAR, [CONTAINS, SULFITING, AGENTS],, GRAPE, MUST,, CARAMEL, COLOR), PORCINI, MUSHROOM, POWDER, THYME, BLACK, PEPPER..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •safflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •highly refined soybean oil - Processed emulsifier
- •caramel color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Multiple industrial ingredients and additives — xanthan gum, broth concentrates, 'natural flavors', caramel color, and refined seed oils — plus intense sodium levels indicate formulation and processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Mushroom Barley Soup, 24 OZ
Whether or not the Mushroom Barley Soup is 'healthy' can depend on your personal dietary needs and preferences. With 7 grams of fiber and a decent amount of protein for a soup, it can be a satisfying choice, especially if you're looking for something warm and hearty. However, it does have a higher sodium content, so if you're watching your salt intake, that’s something to keep in mind.