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Tomato and Three Bean Soup by Co Op
Co Op

Tomato and Three Bean Soup

Barcode 5000128895323
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tomato and Three Bean Soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified maize starch (a modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ingredients reconstituted tomato purée (34%)
  • OK
    rehydrated red lentils (22%)
  • OK
    ter
  • OK
    black eyed beans (5%)
  • OK
    borlotti beans (5%)
  • OK
    flageolet beans (5%)
  • OK
    carrot 4% red pepper (2%)
  • OK
    green pepper (2%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil modified maize starch
  • OK
    vegetable bouillon (salt)
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    yeast estrad
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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.
  • OK
    leek powder
    Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    celery extract
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    chilli seasoning (chilli, paprika, in, garlic powder, salt, coriander, black pepper, basil, thyme, oregano)
  • 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
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Tomato and Three Bean Soup

Is Tomato and Three Bean Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato and Three Bean Soup by Co Op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified maize starch (a modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Tomato and Three Bean Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tomato and Three Bean Soup as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavourings. 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.

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