Lentil Soup

Barcode 4088600565460

Yes — Lentil Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including modified corn starch, yeast extract, flavouring, and spice extract, which are industrial formulations used as thickeners, flavour enhancers, and processed extracts.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

lentils (22%)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable with a sweet, crisp texture. Commonly used in cooking fresh, steamed, or roasted.
OK

tomato

A red, juicy fruit used as a staple vegetable in salads, sauces, and many dishes.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
UPF

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

herb extract

Derived from herbs to impart aroma or flavor; can be used as a natural flavoring or aroma ingredient.
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

Common questions about Lentil Soup

Is Lentil Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil Soup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including modified corn starch, yeast extract, flavouring, and spice extract, which are industrial formulations used as thickeners, flavour enhancers, and processed extracts.

Which ingredients in Lentil Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lentil Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified corn starch, yeast extract, flavouring, spice extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.