Marks & Spencer

Golden butternut squash & sage soup

Barcode 29286010

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Yes — Golden butternut squash & sage soup is ultra-processed.

The soup contains xanthan gum as a thickener, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify texture. The presence of this ultra-processed thickener makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

butternut squash

A winter squash, orange flesh with a sweet, earthy flavor. Commonly used as a vegetable in soups, roasting, or mashes.
OK

cream

Dairy cream derived from milk, typically used for richness in sauces, soups, and desserts.
OK

carrots

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

onions

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

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)

A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

parmesan cheese

A hard, aged cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used grated or shaved for flavor in many dishes.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
UPF

xanthan gum

A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing food additive produced by bacterial fermentation; widely used in sauces, dressings, and gluten-free products.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Golden butternut squash & sage soup

Is Golden butternut squash & sage soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Golden butternut squash & sage soup by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup contains xanthan gum as a thickener, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify texture. The presence of this ultra-processed thickener makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Which ingredients in Golden butternut squash & sage soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Golden butternut squash & sage soup as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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.