Sainsbury's

Cream Of Tomato Soup

Barcode 01679793

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No — Cream Of Tomato Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of basic culinary ingredients only: water, tomatoes and tomato purée, dairy (milk, cream), sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic purée, and spices. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or industrial sweeteners/syrups. According to the provided NOVA-based rules, this should not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

tomato (27%)
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skimmed cows' milk
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tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

double cream (cows' milk) (2.5%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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cornflour

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

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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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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allspice

A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.

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Common questions about Cream Of Tomato Soup

Is Cream Of Tomato Soup ultra-processed?

No — Cream Of Tomato Soup by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of basic culinary ingredients only: water, tomatoes and tomato purée, dairy (milk, cream), sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic purée, and spices. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or industrial sweeteners/syrups. According to the provided NOVA-based rules, this should not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.