Campbell's

Campbell's Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup

Barcode 063211197549

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Yes — Campbell's Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, yeast extract, garlic extract, autolysed yeast, and various flavourings and extracts. Modified maize starch is an industrially modified starch used as a thickener; yeast extract and autolysed yeast are flavor enhancers; garlic extract and sage extract are extracted, isolated additives. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

chicken (4%)
OK

wheat flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, thiami niacin)
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

salt

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

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
OK

dried chicken stock flavourings
UPF

autolyzed yeast

A yeast extract produced by controlled autolysis, commonly used as a flavor enhancer to impart savory, umami notes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

sage extract

Derived from sage leaves; concentrated extract used as a flavoring.
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.
OK

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Common questions about Campbell's Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup

Is Campbell's Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Campbell's Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup by Campbell's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, yeast extract, garlic extract, autolysed yeast, and various flavourings and extracts. Modified maize starch is an industrially modified starch used as a thickener; yeast extract and autolysed yeast are flavor enhancers; garlic extract and sage extract are extracted, isolated additives. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Campbell's Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Campbell's Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, autolyzed yeast, yeast extract, sage extract, garlic extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.