Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz by Campbell's DUMP — score 17/90.

Read the label: the 'cream' in this cream of mushroom is mostly refined seed oil, modified cornstarch, and flour — actual cream shows up seventh. Then MSG and yeast extract tag-team the flavor because the recipe can't carry it alone. It's a casserole binder, not a soup.

Why this verdict

• Flavor enhancer stack: MSG + yeast extract doing the umami work
• Modified cornstarch + refined oil blend + wheat flour fake the creamy body — the hallmark thickener trio
• Real cream is buried behind water, oil, starch, and salt in the ingredient order
• Sodium runs near 870 mg per half-cup serving — over a third of the daily limit in one ladle
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed formula with a 'natural flavoring' black box on top

Ingredients (9)

• Mushrooms (safe) — Real whole-food ingredient providing the base flavor.
• Vegetable oil (corn, canola, soybean) (moderate) — Refined seed-oil blend impersonating cream's richness at a fraction of the cost.
• modified cornstarch (moderate) — Industrial thickener; NOVA 4 marker.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• cream (safe) — Real dairy adds richness.
• Soy Protein Concentrate (moderate) — Cheap protein filler and texturizer.
• MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (moderate) — Flavor enhancer; safe for most but a signal of engineered savoriness.
• YEAST EXTRACT (moderate) — A hidden source of free glutamate, stacked with MSG for umami.
• Natural Flavoring (safe) — Undisclosed flavor component, standard in ketchup.

Healthier alternatives

• Meal Simple by H-E-B Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Simple Truth Organic Chicken Bone Broth with Sea Salt
• Good & Gather Organic Chicken Broth
• Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock
• Cauliflower Gnocchi