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Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup by Specially Selected
Specially Selected

Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup

Barcode 4088600202723
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly whole foods (vegetables, coconut milk, herbs, spices) plus basic culinary ingredients (cornflour, lime juice, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt). The only additive is sodium hydrogen sulphite used as a preservative for potato; while this is an industrial additive, the rest of the food matrix is minimally processed and there are no refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or industrial formulations. Overall this aligns better with NOVA group 3 (processed), not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sweet potato (25%)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    potato (potato, preservative: sodium hydrogen sulphite)
  • OK
    coconut milk (3,5%)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    red jalapeño
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians
  • OK
    no artificial colours or flavourings

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Common questions about Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup

Is Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup ultra-processed?

No — Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup by Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly whole foods (vegetables, coconut milk, herbs, spices) plus basic culinary ingredients (cornflour, lime juice, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt). The only additive is sodium hydrogen sulphite used as a preservative for potato; while this is an industrial additive, the rest of the food matrix is minimally processed and there are no refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or industrial formulations. Overall this aligns better with NOVA group 3 (processed), not ultra-processed.

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.

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