Heinz

Pea & Ham Soup

Barcode 5000157066817

Yes — Pea & Ham Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrial sugar), modified cornflour, unspecified flavouring, smoke flavouring, stabilisers (polyphosphates, sodium phosphates, diphosphates), and reformed ham made with potato starch and additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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ow to cook crowave (850w): a covered rowaveable bowl. t for 2 minutes
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stir. at for a further minute. water
OK

split green peas (25%) h sr peas (6%)
OK

onions

CommonAllium vegetable used as a base flavor and aromatics in cooking. Fresh, dried, or cooked onion can be used in many dishes.
OK

carrot reformed ham (3%, pork (72%), water, potato starch, saj salt, dextrose, stabiliser - tri 8 t6% diphosphates)
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

3% modified cornflour
OK

cornflour

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

42% salt
OK

rapeseed oil

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

flavouring hob (contains wheat, barley)
OK

heat gently in a pali. 7% sugar
OK

cream (milk)

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

dried 3% skimmed milk powder
OK

how to store smoke flavouring g 13% put unused soup in a suitable container in the fridge. eat within 2 days. (contains wheat)
OK

stabilisers - polyphosphates 20% and sodium phosphates
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

colour - beta carotene. eof an best before end - see can end. good to know 1965311 1 of your 5 a day in 2 a h.j. heinz foods ukltd. london
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se1 9sg h.j. heinz company end can when eaten as part of a balanced diet. (ireland) ltd
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avoca court blackrock
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Common questions about Pea & Ham Soup

Is Pea & Ham Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Pea & Ham Soup by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrial sugar), modified cornflour, unspecified flavouring, smoke flavouring, stabilisers (polyphosphates, sodium phosphates, diphosphates), and reformed ham made with potato starch and additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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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