Knorr Manchow Veg Soup — BULLSHIT

Name: Knorr Manchow Veg Soup
Brand: Knorr

Munch or Dump rates Knorr Manchow Veg Soup by Knorr BULLSHIT — score 0/90.

Sold as '100% Real Vegetables' with 'no added preservatives' and 'Great taste is in our Nature,' but it's mostly potato starch, maltodextrin and sugar with barely 6% dried veg, hydrogenated palm oil and synthetic flavor enhancers.

Why this verdict

'100% Real Vegetables' but dried veg is only ~6%; starch, maltodextrin and sugar dominate
Contains hydrogenated palm oil, a trans-fat source
Synthetic flavor-enhancer stack (627 + 631) plus hydrolyzed vegetable protein fake the savory taste
Caramel IV color and added sugar in a product marketed as natural and wholesome
'Great taste is in our Nature' is marketing spin over a lab-built flavor base

Ingredients (13)

potato starch (safe) — Anti-caking agent to keep shreds separate.
Maltodextrin (moderate) — Highly processed starch-derived carbohydrate used as a carrier and texturizer; spikes blood sugar readily.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
Iodised Salt (moderate) — Necessary for thyroid health, but overuse can contribute to hypertension.
Dehydrated Vegetables (cabbage, garlic, onion, leeks) (safe) — The only real vegetables, but they total only about 6.2% of the mix.
HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (concerning) — Chemically broken-down protein used as a MSG-like flavour enhancer to boost craving.
hydrogenated palm oil (harmful) — Hydrogenated oil, a source of artificial trans fat linked to heart disease.
Thickener (415, Xanthan Gum) (moderate) — Industrial thickener to give the thin base body.
Caramel IV Colour (150d) (concerning) — Artificial ammonia-sulphite caramel color; contains 4-MEI, purely cosmetic.
Nature-Identical Flavouring (soya sauce) (moderate) — Synthetic flavoring made to imitate soy sauce.
Acidity Regulator 330 (Citric Acid) (safe) — Common food acid for tartness; generally harmless.
Anti-caking Agent (551, Silicon Dioxide) (safe) — Keeps the powder free-flowing; low concern at these amounts.
Flavour Enhancer 627 & 631 (disodium guanylate & inosinate) (concerning) — Nucleotide flavor enhancers used with glutamate to amplify savoriness; a hallmark of engineered taste.