Marks & Spencer

Minestrone Soup

Barcode 00816403

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

No — Minestrone Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components (vegetables, water, pasta from durum wheat semolina, vegetable stock with mushroom and yeast extract, herbs, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic puree). It has no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, modified starches, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes

Red or yellow fruit from the tomato plant, used fresh or processed in sauces, soups, and dishes.
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water

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

cooked pasta (8%) (durum wheat semolina)
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borlotti beans (6%)
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green beans (6%)
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onions (5%)
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carrots

A root vegetable commonly used as a basic ingredient or side; rich in beta-carotene and vitamins.
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celery (3.5%)
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leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
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concentrated tomato juice
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vegetable stock (mushroom extract, salt, yeast extract, leeks, ground white pepper)
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rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
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basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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ground oregano
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ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
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thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.

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Common questions about Minestrone Soup

Is Minestrone Soup ultra-processed?

No — Minestrone Soup by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components (vegetables, water, pasta from durum wheat semolina, vegetable stock with mushroom and yeast extract, herbs, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic puree). It has no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, modified starches, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.

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.