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Yes — Sundried Tomato,Lentil & Smoked Paprika Soup is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maize starch, yeast extract, vegetable bouillon components, basil paste, garlic powder, oregano powder, and citric acid used as an acidity regulator. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, placing the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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Jamaican Jerk Spiced Chicken Soup
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Not UPF
Rich Italian Tomato and Basil Soup
M&S Collection, M&S
Not UPF
Carrot Coriander Soup
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Not UPF
Hot & Sour Cup Soup
Not UPF
Miso
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Tomato & basil soup
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Not UPF
Tomato and Basil Soup
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Yes — Sundried Tomato,Lentil & Smoked Paprika Soup by Aldi,Specially selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maize starch, yeast extract, vegetable bouillon components, basil paste, garlic powder, oregano powder, and citric acid used as an acidity regulator. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, placing the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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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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.