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Newgate Vegetable Soup by Newgate
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Newgate Vegetable Soup

Barcode 20018450
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Newgate Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives used for texture and flavor enhancement. It also contains added flavouring, another industrial additive. According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    28% vegetables in varying proportion carrots
  • OK
    garden peas
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    swede
    A root vegetable also known as rutabaga; a starchy, mildly sweet vegetable used in soups, stews, and roasts.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    cooked pasta (water, durum wheat semolina)
  • OK
    haricot beans
    Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    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.
  • UPF
    carrot juice concentrate
    Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
  • OK
    antioxidant: ascorbic acid; acidity regulator: citric acid; onion powder
  • 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
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    flavouring (contains celery)
  • OK
    oregano extract
  • UPF
    parsley extract
    An extract derived from parsley leaves used to impart herbaceous flavor; typically a concentrated plant extract.

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Common questions about Newgate Vegetable Soup

Is Newgate Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Newgate Vegetable Soup by Newgate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives used for texture and flavor enhancement. It also contains added flavouring, another industrial additive. According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Newgate Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Newgate Vegetable Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, carrot juice concentrate, yeast extract, parsley extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Newgate Vegetable Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegetable soup by New Covent Garden, Covent garden soup by Covent Garden Soup Co, Hearty Cream of Vegetable by Yeo Valley. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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