heinz

big soup

Barcode 5000157062789

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Yes — big soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations including modified cornflour (a modified starch), flavouring (industrial flavoring agents), yeast extracts (flavor enhancers), colour: plain caramel (industrial colorant), and spice extracts. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

beef (10%)

Red meat cut with 10% fat content, a common protein source.
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

onions

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

modified starch (corn)

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

concentrated tomato puree
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

salt

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

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.
OK

spice extracts. garlic salt

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Common questions about big soup

Is big soup ultra-processed?

Yes — big soup by heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations including modified cornflour (a modified starch), flavouring (industrial flavoring agents), yeast extracts (flavor enhancers), colour: plain caramel (industrial colorant), and spice extracts. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in big soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in big soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), yeast extract, flavouring, caramel color. 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?

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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.