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Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Soup by M&S Food
M&S Food

Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Soup

Barcode 00220576
Scanned  24  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients and traditional components (stock, vegetables, chicken, rice, cream, herbs, spices, cornflour). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, stabilizers, gelling agents) or refined industrial syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    roast chicken stock (water, yeast extract, chicken bones, chicken fat, salt, carrots, onions, tomato paste, bay thyme)
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    mushrooms (9%)
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    british chicken thighs (8%)
  • OK
    basmati rice (4%)
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    ground bay leaves

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Common questions about Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Soup

Is Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Soup ultra-processed?

No — Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Soup by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients and traditional components (stock, vegetables, chicken, rice, cream, herbs, spices, cornflour). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, stabilizers, gelling agents) or refined industrial syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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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