Newgate

Lamb And Veg Chunky Soup

Barcode 4056489903635

Yes — Lamb And Veg Chunky Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, yeast extract, glucose syrup, natural flavouring, and colour: carotenes. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

4000e 002> vegetable & minted lamb soup ingredients 32% vegetables in varying proportions (carrots, potatoes, onions, marrowfat peas)
OK

green beans

Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
OK

water

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

11% tomatoes
OK

7% lamb
OK

mutton
OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour made from ground wheat grains, often enriched with vitamins and minerals.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

pearl barley

Pearl barley is a processed form of barley with the hull removed, commonly used in porridge, soups, and grain dishes.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

0.1% mint
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
OK

lactose powder (milk)
OK

sugar

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

potato starch

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

natural flavouring (celery)
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

carotenes

Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

white pepper extract
OK

parsley extract. allergy advice

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Common questions about Lamb And Veg Chunky Soup

Is Lamb And Veg Chunky Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Lamb And Veg Chunky Soup by Newgate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, yeast extract, glucose syrup, natural flavouring, and colour: carotenes. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Lamb And Veg Chunky Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lamb And Veg Chunky Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, yeast extract, glucose syrup, carotenes. 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.