Okra Soup — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Okra Soup by Charleston Favorites OKAY — score 60/90.

A genuinely whole-food vegetable soup: tomatoes, okra, onion and herbs lead the list, dragged down only by added sugar and salt.

Why this verdict

• Whole vegetables (tomato, okra, onion, bell pepper) make up the bulk
• Seasoned with real herbs: basil, parsley, thyme, bay
• No emulsifiers, modified starch, colors or flavor enhancers
• Added sugar and salt are the only real downsides

Ingredients (13)

• Tomatoes (safe) — Whole tomatoes, the real base of the salsa. Source of lycopene and vitamin C.
• Okra (safe) — Real vegetable with fiber and minerals.
• ONION) (safe) — Dried real onion, a whole-food flavor base.
• Green bell peppers (safe) — Whole vegetable, vitamin C source.
• basil (safe) — Real herb, the namesake flavor.
• lemon juice (safe) — Natural acidulant for brightness and shelf stability. Harmless.
• Sugar (concerning) — Added refined sugar, listed high - spikes blood sugar with no nutrition.
• GARLIC (safe) — Whole aromatic; flavor and beneficial plant compounds.
• parsley (safe) — Real herb.
• PEPPER (safe) — Whole spice, flavor only.
• Salt (moderate) — Added sodium for flavour.
• THYME (safe) — Fresh herb, antioxidants and aroma, no processing.
• Bay leaves (safe) — A simple culinary herb for seasoning.