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Yes — Bramwells chunky vegetable soup is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including: yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer), flavourings (added flavouring agents), modified maize starch (industrial thickener), and added colour (carotenes). The presence of yeast extract and flavourings alone is sufficient to classify it as UPF under the provided rules.
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Yes — Bramwells chunky vegetable soup by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including: yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer), flavourings (added flavouring agents), modified maize starch (industrial thickener), and added colour (carotenes). The presence of yeast extract and flavourings alone is sufficient to classify it as UPF under the provided rules.
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.