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Spicy Tomato & Lentil Souper Soup by M&S Food
M&S Food

Spicy Tomato & Lentil Souper Soup

Barcode 00220552
Scanned  30  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Spicy Tomato & Lentil Souper Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of water, vegetables, lentils, basic rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, and traditional purées. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes; a common vegetable/fruit ingredient used in cooking.
  • OK
    carrots (8%)
  • OK
    red lentils (7%)
  • OK
    onions (7%)
  • OK
    red peppers
    Red peppers are a common edible fruit from the Capsicum annuum species, used fresh or cooked for their sweet and mildly hot flavor. They are a basic, minimally processed vegetable.
  • OK
    celery (3.5%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    curry powder (turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, fenugreek ground, ground fennel, chilli powder, dried onions)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    leek
    A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ground bay leaves
  • OK
    dried red chillies

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Common questions about Spicy Tomato & Lentil Souper Soup

Is Spicy Tomato & Lentil Souper Soup ultra-processed?

No — Spicy Tomato & Lentil Souper Soup by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of water, vegetables, lentils, basic rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, and traditional purées. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

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.

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