Heinz

Cream of Chicken Soup

Barcode 5000157062680

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Yes — Cream of Chicken Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified cornflour, flavourings, onion extract, spice extract, colour - beta-carotene, yeast extracts, and stabiliser (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates). These additives and extracts are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

chicken (3%)
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used for baking and cooking; often fortified with minerals and vitamins.
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

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

cornflour

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

salt

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

yeast extract

Concentrated extracts from yeast used as a flavor enhancer in foods; often rich in natural glutamates.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

stabiliser - polyphosphates and sodium phosphates
OK

garlic salt

A seasoned salt product comprising salt and garlic powder or granules, used as a quick flavoring agent.
UPF

spice extract

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

beta-carotene

A natural orange pigment (provitamin A) used as a food coloring, typically derived from plants through extraction and purification.

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Common questions about Cream of Chicken Soup

Is Cream of Chicken Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of Chicken Soup by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified cornflour, flavourings, onion extract, spice extract, colour - beta-carotene, yeast extracts, and stabiliser (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates). These additives and extracts are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cream of Chicken Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Cream of Chicken Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), flavourings, yeast extract, onion extract, spice extract, beta-carotene. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cream of Chicken Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chicken bone broth by Freja. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

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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.