Condensed Tomato Soup — TREAT

Name: Condensed Tomato Soup
Brand: Signature Kitchens

Munch or Dump rates Condensed Tomato Soup by Signature Kitchens TREAT — score 43/90.

At its heart this is tomato puree, but high fructose corn syrup is the second ingredient, ahead of everything but the tomatoes. It is a short, mostly recognizable list, so it lands as an occasional comfort food rather than junk, but the sweetener load is what keeps it out of the everyday lane.

Why this verdict

High fructose corn syrup is the second ingredient
Refined wheat flour used as a thickener
NOVA 4 processed pantry soup
Short, otherwise recognizable ingredient list keeps it out of DUMP territory

Ingredients (7)

Tomato Puree (safe) — Real tomato base, the legitimate heart of the soup.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (caution) — The dominant sweetener and second ingredient; drives the sugar load.
wheat flour (moderate) — Refined starch used to thicken the condensed base.
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (safe) — A salt substitute used to trim sodium; fine for most.
citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
ascorbic acid (safe) — Added vitamin C, also an antioxidant.
Natural flavor (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend; minor but not fully transparent.

Healthier alternatives

Simple Truth Organic Chicken Bone Broth with Sea Salt
Good & Gather Organic Chicken Broth
Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Vegetable Fried Rice