M&S

Tomato and Basil Soup

Barcode 00151344

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No — Tomato and Basil Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and simple thickeners (cornflour, sugar, rapeseed oil, vinegar, herbs, spices, vegetable purées). There are no industrially extracted sweeteners (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial flavorings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, according to the given NOVA guidance, this soup is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes (45%)
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water

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

carrots

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

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

balsamic vinegar

A dark, concentrated vinegar traditionally made from grape must, aged to develop complex flavors.
OK

basil

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

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

Common questions about Tomato and Basil Soup

Is Tomato and Basil Soup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato and Basil Soup by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and simple thickeners (cornflour, sugar, rapeseed oil, vinegar, herbs, spices, vegetable purées). There are no industrially extracted sweeteners (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial flavorings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, according to the given NOVA guidance, this soup is not ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Tomato and Basil Soup

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Common questions about Tomato and Basil Soup

Is Tomato and Basil Soup ultra-processed?

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

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

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