Heinz

Vegetable Soup

Barcode 5000157062741

Scanned 71 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

The soup is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour and yeast extracts, which are industrially processed ingredients used as thickeners and flavour enhancers. It also includes added flavouring, an industrial flavor additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomatoes (24%)
OK

carrots (11%)
OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

pasta tubes (water, durum wheat semolina)
OK

peas (3%)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

swede

A root vegetable also known as rutabaga; a starchy, mildly sweet vegetable used in soups, stews, and roasts.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

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

sugar

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

haricot beans

Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, folic acid, niacin, thiamin)
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.
OK

herb extracts

Concentrated flavoring derived from herbs, used to impart herbaceous notes in foods.
OK

flavouring. vegetables: 13%

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Common questions about Vegetable Soup

Is Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Soup by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour and yeast extracts, which are industrially processed ingredients used as thickeners and flavour enhancers. It also includes added flavouring, an industrial flavor additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vegetable Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Vegetable Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli by Asda. 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.