Whole Foods Market, Tortellini, Kale & Parmesan Soup, 24 Ounce
What You Should Know
You'd spot this 24-ounce Tortellini, Kale & Parmesan Soup in the refrigerated prepared meals section or the grab-and-go case at Whole Foods when you want a quick, ready-made dinner. It reads comforting and slightly upscale—hearty pasta and leafy greens that evoke homemade soup with grocery-store convenience. The long ingredient list and presence of industrial formulations (stabilizers, broth concentrate/natural flavors, palm oil) signal formulation for consistent texture and shelf/performance typical of ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WATER, CHEESE, TORTELLINI, (ENRICHED, PASTA, [ENRICHED, UNBLEACHED, DURUM, WHEAT, SEMOLINA,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, EGGS,, WATER,, BETA-CAROTENE, [COLOR],, PARMESAN, CHEESE, [CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES,, SALT],, ROMANO, CHEESE, MADE, FROM, COW'S, MILK, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES],, RICOTTA, CHEESE, [MILK,, CREAM,, VINEGAR,, STABILIZERS, {XANTHAN, GUM,, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM,, GUAR, GUM}],, BREAD, CRUMBS, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, CANE, SUGAR,, SALT,, YEAST,, CULTURED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEAT, FARINA,, MALIC, ACID,, YEAST, EXTRACT],, SALT,, NUTMEG), KALE, ONIONS, FENNEL, RED, BELL, PEPPERS, GRATED, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, CORNSTARCH, LEMON, JUICE, SEA, SALT, ROASTED, GARLIC, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, (NATURAL, FLAVOR,, WATER,, SALT,, OLIVE, OIL,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL,, XANTHAN, GUM), ROSEMARY, FENNEL, SEED, THYME, BLACK, PEPPER, CRUSHED, RED, CHILE, PEPPER..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •expeller pressed palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •beta-carotene - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product contains industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan, locust bean and guar gums, broth concentrate with natural flavors, palm oil) plus processed components like enriched pasta and bread crumbs, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed). While it includes whole foods like kale and cheese, the formulated ingredients and stabilizers indicate significant industrial processing.
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Common Questions about Whole Foods Market, Tortellini, Kale & Parmesan Soup, 24 Ounce
The Kale & Parmesan Soup is a comforting option that packs in some protein and calcium, thanks to the cheese-filled tortellini. While it’s not exactly a superfood, it can be a part of a balanced diet, especially on a chilly day. Think of it as a hearty, satisfying meal rather than a health elixir!