M&S Eat Well

Mexican Chilli Bean Soup

Barcode 29036325

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mexican Chilli Bean Soup is ultra-processed.

The soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, specifically emulsifier and lecithin, which are used as emulsifying and stabilizing agents in food manufacturing. These extracted and processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

water

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

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

black beans

Beans from plants of the Phaseolus genus, a staple legume used across many cuisines.
OK

pinto beans
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

sweet potatoes
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

tomato puree

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

rapeseed oil

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

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

dark chocolate

A chocolate variety with a high percentage of cocoa solids and little to no milk solids, often used for snacking or baking.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
OK

soy

Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
OK

lecithin
OK

cornflour

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Mexican Chilli Bean Soup

Is Mexican Chilli Bean Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Mexican Chilli Bean Soup by M&S Eat Well is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, specifically emulsifier and lecithin, which are used as emulsifying and stabilizing agents in food manufacturing. These extracted and processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Mexican Chilli Bean Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mexican Chilli Bean Soup as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifier. 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.