Heinz

Spring Vegetable Soup

Barcode 5000157064806

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Yes — Spring Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations: flavourings (added flavours), modified cornflour (chemically modified starch), and colour - beta-carotene (added colour). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though most other ingredients are basic/minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

carrots

Small orange root vegetable, commonly used in cooking and as a fresh vegetable.
OK

potatoes (7%)
OK

peas

Green peas (edible legume).
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

swede (3%)
OK

cornflour

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

wheat flour (contains calcium, iron)
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

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

leeks (1%)
OK

flavourings (contains wheat, barley, celery)
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

red peppers (0.3%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

garlic salt

A seasoned salt product comprising salt and garlic powder or granules, used as a quick flavoring agent.
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 Spring Vegetable Soup

Is Spring Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Spring Vegetable Soup by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations: flavourings (added flavours), modified cornflour (chemically modified starch), and colour - beta-carotene (added colour). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though most other ingredients are basic/minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in Spring Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spring Vegetable Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), 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.