Heinz

Cream of Chicken And Mushroom Soup

Barcode 5000157063236

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Yes — Cream of Chicken And Mushroom Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), modified cornflour (industrially processed starch), yeast extracts (used as a flavour enhancer), stabilisers polyphosphates and sodium phosphates (texturising/stabilising agents). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the soup in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

mushrooms (4%)
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

dried skimmed milk

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

cream (milk)

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

wheat flour (contains calcium, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

chicken

Lean poultry meat; the percentage indicates its share in a composite product.
OK

milk proteins

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

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

sugar

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

herb extracts

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

spice extract

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

stabiliser - polyphosphates and sodium phosphates
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 And Mushroom Soup

Is Cream of Chicken And Mushroom Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of Chicken And Mushroom 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 formulations. Specifically: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), modified cornflour (industrially processed starch), yeast extracts (used as a flavour enhancer), stabilisers polyphosphates and sodium phosphates (texturising/stabilising agents). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the soup in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Cream of Chicken And Mushroom Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), flavourings, yeast extract, spice extract, beta-carotene. 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.