By sainsbury's

cream of tomato soup in a cup

Barcode 00413367

Yes — cream of tomato soup in a cup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and flavouring, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Other ingredients such as sugar, rapeseed oil, citric acid, and milk powder are allowed and do not by themselves make a product UPF, but the presence of the identified ultra-processed additives is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée (73%)
OK

water

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

modified maize starch

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

salt

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

skimmed cow's milk powder

Powdered skimmed milk obtained by removing fat from cow's milk; used as a dairy ingredient in baking, beverages, and processed foods.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

double cream (cows' milk)
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

basil extract

An extract derived from basil leaves, used as a flavoring or aroma enhancer; it is produced through processing and concentration.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about cream of tomato soup in a cup

Is cream of tomato soup in a cup ultra-processed?

Yes — cream of tomato soup in a cup by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and flavouring, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Other ingredients such as sugar, rapeseed oil, citric acid, and milk powder are allowed and do not by themselves make a product UPF, but the presence of the identified ultra-processed additives is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in cream of tomato soup in a cup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in cream of tomato soup in a cup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, basil extract, flavouring. 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?

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.