Knorr Cup-a-Soup Sweet Corn Veg — DUMP

Name: Knorr Cup-a-Soup Sweet Corn Veg
Brand: Knorr

Munch or Dump rates Knorr Cup-a-Soup Sweet Corn Veg by Knorr DUMP — score 17/90.

An ultra-processed soup powder built on sugar, starch and hydrogenated palm oil, with MSG-style flavor enhancers and artificial corn flavoring doing the real work. The dehydrated veg is a garnish, not the base.

Why this verdict

Contains hydrogenated palm oil, a source of artery-clogging trans fat
Sugar is the #1 ingredient, ahead of any vegetable
Flavor-enhancer stack (INS 627 + 631) plus hydrolyzed vegetable protein engineers a savory hit
Maltodextrin and potato starch are cheap fillers, not nutrition
Artificial corn flavoring fakes the sweet-corn taste real corn can't deliver at 7.5%

Ingredients (11)

Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
potato starch (safe) — Anti-caking agent to keep shreds separate.
Dehydrated Vegetables (Corn 7.5%, Carrot 5%, Leeks 0.5%) (safe) — The only real food here, but together only about 13% of the mix.
Maltodextrin (moderate) — Highly processed starch-derived carbohydrate used as a carrier and texturizer; spikes blood sugar readily.
Iodised Salt (moderate) — Necessary for thyroid health, but overuse can contribute to hypertension.
HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (concerning) — Chemically broken-down protein used as a MSG-like flavour enhancer to boost craving.
Thickener (INS 415, Xanthan Gum) (safe) — A fermented gum that keeps the paste from separating. Generally well tolerated; purely a texture additive.
Artificial and Nature-Identical (Corn) Flavouring (concerning) — Lab-made flavor doing the work the small amount of real corn can't; the core of the 'sweet corn' taste.
hydrogenated palm oil (harmful) — Hydrogenated oil, a source of artificial trans fat linked to heart disease.
Flavour Enhancer INS 627 & 631 (Disodium Guanylate & Inosinate) (concerning) — Nucleotide enhancers that work with glutamates to engineer an intense umami hit, signalling a hyper-palatable formula.
Anticaking Agent INS 551 (Silicon Dioxide) (moderate) — Keeps powder free-flowing; a marker of industrial seasoning but low concern.