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Chunky Mexican-style Chilli & Bean Soup by Marks & Spencer, M&S
Marks & Spencer, M&S

Chunky Mexican-style Chilli & Bean Soup

Barcode 00816243
Scanned  33  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chunky Mexican-style Chilli & Bean Soup is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This soup is made from recognizable vegetables, beans, tomato concentrate, spices, rapeseed oil, salt, chili, and corn starch. These are conventional culinary ingredients, and the corn starch is a basic thickener rather than an industrial formulation or UPF additive. No artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, flavorings, or highly processed oils are apparent. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water with marbled beans (11%), red beans (5%)
    A mixed ingredient consisting of water and two types of beans used in a bean dish or stew.
  • OK
    tomatoes and onions (6%)
    A simple blend of tomatoes with onions, commonly used as a base or filling in dishes.
  • OK
    cornille beans (5%) tomato paste
    A preparation containing beans and tomato concentrate, used as a savory base or filling.
  • OK
    carrot juice concentrate, ground spices (coriander seed, cumin, black pepper), canola oil
    A prepared ingredient mix including carrot juice concentrate, ground spices, and canola oil; typical for flavoring and emulsification in sauces or dressings.
  • OK
    salt
    A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
  • OK
    chili powder
  • OK
    red pepper purée
    Blended red peppers into a smooth paste, used as a heat and color contributor in dishes.
  • OK
    dehydrated oregano

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Common questions about Chunky Mexican-style Chilli & Bean Soup

Is Chunky Mexican-style Chilli & Bean Soup ultra-processed?

No — Chunky Mexican-style Chilli & Bean Soup by Marks & Spencer, M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This soup is made from recognizable vegetables, beans, tomato concentrate, spices, rapeseed oil, salt, chili, and corn starch. These are conventional culinary ingredients, and the corn starch is a basic thickener rather than an industrial formulation or UPF additive. No artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, flavorings, or highly processed oils are apparent. Therefore, it 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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