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Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup by M&S Food
M&S Food

Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup

Barcode 00641128
Scanned  12  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, specifically: chilli extract, garlic extract, and preservatives (acetic acid, lactic acid). Extracted flavor compounds and added preservatives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    british chicken thighs (8%)
  • OK
    coconut cream (6%) (coconut extract, water)
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    edamame soybeans (2.5%)
  • OK
    green beans
    Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rice noodles (rice flour, water)
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    green curry paste (1%) (chillies, lemongrass, rapeseed oil, garlic purée, salt, galangal, lime leaves, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground black pepper, turmeric, chilli extract, garlic extract, preservative: acetic acid, lactic acid)
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    soy sauce (water, soybeans)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    fish sauce (anchovy extract (fish), salt, sugar)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    lime leaves
    Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    thai basil
  • 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
    red chillies
    Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup

Is Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, specifically: chilli extract, garlic extract, and preservatives (acetic acid, lactic acid). Extracted flavor compounds and added preservatives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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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