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Vegetable Soup by Bramwells, Aldi
Bramwells, Aldi

Vegetable Soup

Barcode 4088600068343
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified cornflour and flavourings, which are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetables (28%) (carrot, potato, peas, onion, swede, haricot beans)
  • OK
    tomato (24%)
  • OK
    pasta (water, durum wheat semolina)
  • UPF
    modified starch (corn)
    Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    corn flour (cornstarch)
    Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    Concentrated extracts from yeast used as a flavor enhancer in foods; often rich in natural glutamates.
  • 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.

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Common questions about Vegetable Soup

Is Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Soup by Bramwells, Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified cornflour and flavourings, which are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Vegetable Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), yeast extract, flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Vegetable Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegetable soup by New Covent Garden, Hearty Cream of Vegetable by Yeo Valley, Hearty Root Vegetable with Pearl Barley by Yorkshire Provender. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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