Pho' Pho Soup Seasoning Spice Cube — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Pho' Pho Soup Seasoning Spice Cube by Lucky Shing Co. Ltd ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

A bouillon cube built on salt, sugar, and MSG with one real spice. It's engineered umami in a brick, not actual soup.

Why this verdict

• Salt is the #1 ingredient — expect a heavy sodium hit
• Sugar is the #2 ingredient in a savory seasoning
• MSG is added to manufacture umami the broth doesn't have
• Only one of four ingredients (star anise) is real food
• Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) flavor cube, not actual soup

Ingredients (4)

• Salt (moderate) — Added sodium for flavour.
• Sugar (concerning) — Added refined sugar, listed high - spikes blood sugar with no nutrition.
• Monosodium glutamate (MSG) (moderate) — Flavor enhancer used to fake a meaty, savory depth.
• Star anise (anistar) (safe) — The one genuine ingredient — a real spice that gives pho its signature aroma. No concerns.