By sainsbury's

Tomato, red pepper &lentil soup

Barcode 00121279

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Yes — Tomato, red pepper &lentil soup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF, even though most other ingredients (tomato, water, lentils, vegetables, herbs, sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato (33%)
OK

water

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

lentils (14%)
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

red pepper (7%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Tomato, red pepper &lentil soup

Is Tomato, red pepper &lentil soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato, red pepper &lentil soup by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF, even though most other ingredients (tomato, water, lentils, vegetables, herbs, sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Tomato, red pepper &lentil soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato, red pepper &lentil soup as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.