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Yes — Cream of Chicken Soup is ultra-processed.
This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and extracts. Specifically, modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and garlic extract (a concentrated flavor extract) are all considered UPF ingredients. It also contains generic flavouring, which is typically an industrial flavoring agent. While many other ingredients are basic culinary items (water, chicken, rapeseed oil, fortified wheat flour, cream, salt, spices), the presence of these industrial formulations places the overall product in the UPF category.
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Yes — Cream of Chicken Soup by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and extracts. Specifically, modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and garlic extract (a concentrated flavor extract) are all considered UPF ingredients. It also contains generic flavouring, which is typically an industrial flavoring agent. While many other ingredients are basic culinary items (water, chicken, rapeseed oil, fortified wheat flour, cream, salt, spices), the presence of these industrial formulations places the overall product in the UPF category.
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.
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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.