Sainsbury’s

Chicken & mushroom grains soup

Barcode 00473699

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No — Chicken & mushroom grains soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic whole foods and common culinary ingredients: water, vegetables, chicken thigh, cream, grains (pearl barley, rice), herbs, salt, and cornflour as a basic thickener. There are no industrial ingredients, refined syrups, artificial additives, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA sense.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

mushroom

A fungal vegetable; commonly used fresh or cooked, with earthy flavor.
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

onions

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

chicken thigh (6%)
OK

carrots

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

single cream (cow's milk)

A dairy cream with typically around 18-25% fat, used for pouring or topping alongside coffee or desserts.
OK

pearl barley (3.5%)
OK

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

white wine

A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
OK

cornflour

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

long grain rice (1%)
OK

british chicken fat
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

british chicken stock (water, british chicken carcass)
OK

tarragon

A fresh or dried leafy herb with a distinctive anise-like aroma, used to flavor various dishes.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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thyme leaves
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

black pepper

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

Common questions about Chicken & mushroom grains soup

Is Chicken & mushroom grains soup ultra-processed?

No — Chicken & mushroom grains soup by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic whole foods and common culinary ingredients: water, vegetables, chicken thigh, cream, grains (pearl barley, rice), herbs, salt, and cornflour as a basic thickener. There are no industrial ingredients, refined syrups, artificial additives, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA sense.

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.

Chicken & mushroom grains soup

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Common questions about Chicken & mushroom grains soup

Is Chicken & mushroom grains soup ultra-processed?

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

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

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