Sainsbury’s, Be good to yourself

Tomato and three bean soup

Barcode 01851465

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No — Tomato and three bean soup is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are basic whole foods or culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, salt, sugar, water, garlic purée, lentil flour). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, etc.), so under NOVA this is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (45%)
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red split lentils (17%)
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red and green pepper
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haricot beans (6%)
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black eyed beans (6%)
OK

pinto beans (6%)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

diced tomatoes (2.5%)
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

sweetcorn

Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

red lentil flour

A finely milled flour made from red lentils (a pulse legume). Used as a gluten-free flour for baking and cooking.
OK

water

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

salt

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

sugar

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
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chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.

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Common questions about Tomato and three bean soup

Is Tomato and three bean soup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato and three bean soup by Sainsbury’s, Be good to yourself is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic whole foods or culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, salt, sugar, water, garlic purée, lentil flour). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, etc.), so under NOVA this is not ultra-processed.

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.