Lidl

Deluxe French Onion & Red Wine Soup

Barcode 4056489848486

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Yes — Deluxe French Onion & Red Wine Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, specifically modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), industrial thickeners (guar gum), flavouring, yeast extract, and caramelised sugar syrup. These extracted and industrially processed additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

14% onions
OK

4% red wine (contains sulphites)
UPF

modified maize starch

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

fried onion paste (sugar, water, onions, salt)
OK

double concentrated tomato purée
OK

sugar

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

thickener: guar gum; yeast extract
OK

spices. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain celery
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

milk and cereals containing gluten. ladl

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Common questions about Deluxe French Onion & Red Wine Soup

Is Deluxe French Onion & Red Wine Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Deluxe French Onion & Red Wine Soup by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, specifically modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), industrial thickeners (guar gum), flavouring, yeast extract, and caramelised sugar syrup. These extracted and industrially processed additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Deluxe French Onion & Red Wine Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Deluxe French Onion & Red Wine Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, caramelised sugar syrup, flavouring. 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.