Heinz

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Barcode 5000157062697

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Yes — Cream of Mushroom Soup is ultra-processed.

The soup contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified cornflour, yeast extracts, flavouring, spice extract, and stabilisers (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates). These are industrially processed components and additives used for texture, flavour enhancement, and preservation, which classify the product as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

mushrooms 6%
OK

dried skimmed milk
OK

rapeseed oil

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

modified starch (corn)

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

cream ( milk )
OK

wheat flour

A basic ground kernel product used as the main gluten-containing ingredient in bread and many baked goods.
OK

milk proteins
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

flavouring

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

stabiliser - polyphosphates and sodium phosphates
UPF

spice extract

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

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Common questions about Cream of Mushroom Soup

Is Cream of Mushroom Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of Mushroom Soup by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified cornflour, yeast extracts, flavouring, spice extract, and stabilisers (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates). These are industrially processed components and additives used for texture, flavour enhancement, and preservation, which classify the product as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

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

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

What are healthier alternatives to Cream of Mushroom Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mushroom Soup by New Covent Garden Soup Co. 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.