M&S Food, Marks & Spencer

Tomato & basilico soup

Barcode 00816304

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No — Tomato & basilico soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: water, tomatoes, tomato paste/concentrate, carrots, sugar, rapeseed oil, basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, lemon juice, and paprika. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, gums, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, isolated industrial sugars like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, or flavorings). Sugar here is a basic single-ingredient food, and the vegetable oils used are standard culinary oils, which per the guidance are not considered ultra-processed. Therefore, this soup is not classified as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomato in a product, present at 16% as a basic fruit/vegetable ingredient for flavor.
UPF

tomato paste with carrots, sugar and tomato concentrate

A processed tomato-based paste with added ingredients (carrots and sugar); considered a highly processed product due to added sugar and processing.
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
OK

basil

Fresh herb used as a flavoring/seasoning; typically non-processed.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality olive oil pressed from fresh olives, typically unrefined and cold-pressed, with a fruity flavor and low acidity. Used as a cooking oil, dressing, and finishing oil.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

lemon juice

Juice extracted from lemons, used as a flavoring, acidulant, or base for sauces and dressings.
OK

ground paprika

A milled spice from dried Capsicum fruits, used to add mild to moderate heat and color.

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Common questions about Tomato & basilico soup

Is Tomato & basilico soup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & basilico soup by M&S Food, Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: water, tomatoes, tomato paste/concentrate, carrots, sugar, rapeseed oil, basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, lemon juice, and paprika. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, gums, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, isolated industrial sugars like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, or flavorings). Sugar here is a basic single-ingredient food, and the vegetable oils used are standard culinary oils, which per the guidance are not considered ultra-processed. Therefore, this soup is not classified as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tomato & basilico soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato & basilico soup as an ultra-processed marker: tomato paste with carrots, sugar and tomato concentrate. 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.