Marks & Spencer

Chunky vegetable soup

Barcode 00816298

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chunky vegetable soup is ultra-processed.

The soup contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, natural flavouring, carrot extract, sage extract, parsley extract, caramelised sugar (an industrially processed sugar product), and natural colour (beta-carotenes). These are industrial formulations and additives used for flavour enhancement, colour, and processing, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

carrots (18%)
OK

yellow split peas

A dried legume used to make soups and stews; creamy texture when cooked.
OK

onions (14%)
OK

peas (7%)
OK

potatoes (6%)
OK

cornflour

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

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

salt

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

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

parsley

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

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

carrot extract

Extract derived from carrots, used for flavor or color. A highly processed extract.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

lovage root extract
UPF

sage extract

Derived from sage leaves; concentrated extract used as a flavoring.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
UPF

parsley extract

An extract derived from parsley leaves used to impart herbaceous flavor; typically a concentrated plant extract.
OK

natural colour (b-carotenes)

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Common questions about Chunky vegetable soup

Is Chunky vegetable soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Chunky vegetable soup by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, natural flavouring, carrot extract, sage extract, parsley extract, caramelised sugar (an industrially processed sugar product), and natural colour (beta-carotenes). These are industrial formulations and additives used for flavour enhancement, colour, and processing, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chunky vegetable soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chunky vegetable soup as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, natural flavouring, carrot extract, sage extract, parsley extract. 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?

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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.