Heinz

Chicken Noodle Soup

Barcode 5000157063441

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Yes — Chicken Noodle Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including modified cornflour, flavourings (contain celery, celeriac), concentrated poultry stock (turkey, chicken), yeast extract, spice extract, herb extracts, and colour - beta-carotene. These are extracted or synthesized additives and industrial formulations used for flavouring, thickening, and colouring, which place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

noodles

Pasta made from durum wheat semolina, water, and egg white; commonly used as fresh or dried noodles.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

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

chicken

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

sweetcorn

Corn kernels; percentage indicates its share in a composite product.
OK

onions

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

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

cornflour

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

sugar

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

flavourings (contain celery, celeriac)

Flavorings used to impart taste; may include natural or artificial flavor compounds and could contain celery or celeriac as allergens or components.
UPF

concentrated poultry stock

A processed stock concentrate made from poultry, used to make soups and sauces; commonly contains salt and flavorings.
OK

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

herb extracts

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

herb

A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.
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 Chicken Noodle Soup

Is Chicken Noodle Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Noodle 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 industrially processed ingredients and additives, including modified cornflour, flavourings (contain celery, celeriac), concentrated poultry stock (turkey, chicken), yeast extract, spice extract, herb extracts, and colour - beta-carotene. These are extracted or synthesized additives and industrial formulations used for flavouring, thickening, and colouring, which place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Chicken Noodle Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Chicken Noodle Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), flavourings (contain celery, celeriac), concentrated poultry stock, yeast extract, spice extract, beta-carotene. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chicken Noodle Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash by Yorkshire Provender, Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup by Aldi Soupreme. 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.