Aldi Bramwells

Cream of Tomato Soup

Barcode 4088600068367

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Yes — Cream of Tomato Soup is ultra-processed.

This cream of tomato soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Modified maize starch is an industrially processed thickener; flavourings are added industrial flavoring agents; and onion extract is an industrially processed extract. The presence of these ingredients means the product falls into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomatoes, water, sugar, oil, cream, milk, salt, and citric acid.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (89%)
OK

water

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

modified maize starch

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

cream (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤)
OK

salt

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

dried skimmed 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤
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.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Cream of Tomato Soup

Is Cream of Tomato Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of Tomato Soup by Aldi Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cream of tomato soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Modified maize starch is an industrially processed thickener; flavourings are added industrial flavoring agents; and onion extract is an industrially processed extract. The presence of these ingredients means the product falls into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomatoes, water, sugar, oil, cream, milk, salt, and citric acid.

Which ingredients in Cream of Tomato Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cream of Tomato Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings, onion extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cream of Tomato Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cream of tomato soup by M&S, Cream of Tomato Soup by Yeo Valley. 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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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.

Cream of Tomato Soup

Ingredients

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Common questions about Cream of Tomato Soup

Is Cream of Tomato Soup ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Cream of Tomato Soup are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Cream of Tomato Soup?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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