M&S Food

Mushroom Soup In A Cup

Barcode 29410323

Yes — Mushroom Soup In A Cup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA ultra-processed foods, including dried glucose syrup, palm oil, flavourings, maltodextrin, milk protein, and e331 (sodium citrate). It also contains other additives such as stabilisers (including e340(ii)), which further indicate ultra-processing.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

cornflour

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

potato starch

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

croutons
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

antioxidant
OK

extracts of rosemary
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

dried mushrooms

Mushrooms that have been dehydrated for preservation and use; rehydrated before cooking.
OK

vegetable powders
OK

mushroom

A fleshy fungal organism used widely as a vegetable in cooking. Low in calories and rich in umami.
OK

onion

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

garlic

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

sugar

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

dried mushroom extract
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

stabiliser
UPF

sodium citrate

A common acidity regulator and sequestrant derived from citric acid; used to control acidity and texture in foods.
OK

e340(ii)
OK

ground black pepper

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

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

dried caramelised sugar

Common questions about Mushroom Soup In A Cup

Is Mushroom Soup In A Cup ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom Soup In A Cup by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA ultra-processed foods, including dried glucose syrup, palm oil, flavourings, maltodextrin, milk protein, and e331 (sodium citrate). It also contains other additives such as stabilisers (including e340(ii)), which further indicate ultra-processing.

Which ingredients in Mushroom Soup In A Cup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Mushroom Soup In A Cup as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, palm oil, flavourings, maltodextrin, milk protein, sodium citrate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.