By sainsbury's

Cream of chicken and mushrooms Soup

Barcode 00121200

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cream of chicken and mushrooms Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), modified maize starch (chemically modified starch), flavouring, and roasted barley malt extract (industrial flavor enhancer). These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

mushroom (4.0%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

chicken (2.5%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

whey protein concentrate

A protein supplement derived from cow's milk, containing protein with lactose and minerals; commonly used in foods and sports nutrition.
OK

double cream (cows' milk) (0.5%)
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

flavouring (barley)
UPF

mushroom extract

A flavoring extract derived from mushrooms used to impart umami or mushroom notes in foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

chicken stock powder (chicken extract, chicken, chicken fat, yeast extract, sugar, salt, lemon juice, glucose syrup, sage)
UPF

roasted barley malt extract

A malt extract derived from roasted barley, used as a flavoring or malt sweetness in foods and beverages.
OK

colour:paprika extract
OK

carotenes; modified maize starch
OK

sugar. 7642753 p0175 11.22 ! allergy advice: for allergens including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

not suitable for customers with an allergy to egg due to manufacturing methods safety: although every care has been taken to remove all bones
OK

some may remain. 90g 50g low saturated fat: enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle

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Common questions about Cream of chicken and mushrooms Soup

Is Cream of chicken and mushrooms Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of chicken and mushrooms Soup by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), modified maize starch (chemically modified starch), flavouring, and roasted barley malt extract (industrial flavor enhancer). These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Cream of chicken and mushrooms Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cream of chicken and mushrooms Soup as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, mushroom extract, roasted barley malt extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.