M&S

Cream of tomato soup

Barcode 00816359

Scanned 46 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cream of tomato soup is ultra-processed.

The soup contains citric acid used as an acidity regulator (correcteur d’acidité: acide citrique), which is an industrial additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

tomato concentrate (14%), sugar, rapeseed oil

A blended ingredient combining tomato concentrate with sugar and rapeseed oil, typically used as a base for sauces.
OK

butter (milk fat)

A dairy fat made from churning cream; rich and buttery, commonly used as a cooking fat and flavor enhancer.
OK

cornstarch

A basic, single-ingredient starch used as a thickener.
OK

cream (milk) (1%)

Dairy cream derived from milk, used as a fat and texture contributor.
OK

potato starch

A fine, white starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener in foods.
OK

skimmed milk powder

A dry dairy product made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk; used as an ingredient to add dairy solids and flavour.
OK

salt

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

dehydrated onion

Dried onion flakes or powder used for flavoring and convenience; a basic, minimally processed ingredient.
OK

ground white pepper

Finely milled pepper from ripe white peppercorns, offering mild, crisp heat often used in light-colored dishes.
UPF

acidity regulator: citric acid

Citric acid used as an acidity regulator and additive; an isolated, refined compound derived from fermentation.

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Common questions about Cream of tomato soup

Is Cream of tomato soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of tomato soup by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup contains citric acid used as an acidity regulator (correcteur d’acidité: acide citrique), which is an industrial additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Cream of tomato soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cream of tomato soup as an ultra-processed marker: acidity regulator: citric acid. 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.