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Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

Barcode 01016154
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (water, vegetables, chicken, cream/milk, simple starch, stock, fat, salt, herbs, spices). There are no ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond basic starch, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups or extracts. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA criteria provided.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sweetcorn (20%)
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    british chicken (8%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    _double cream_ (cows _milk_)
  • OK
    cornflower
  • OK
    british chicken stock (chicken salt. water)
  • OK
    british chicken fat
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

Is Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup ultra-processed?

No — Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (water, vegetables, chicken, cream/milk, simple starch, stock, fat, salt, herbs, spices). There are no ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond basic starch, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups or extracts. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA criteria provided.

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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