HEINZ

Carrot & Coriander Soup

Barcode 5000157070845

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Yes — Carrot & Coriander Soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: modified starch and stabilisers (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates), which are used as thickeners/stabilizers and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

carrots 35%
OK

onions

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sugar

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

salt

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

cream ( milk )
OK

dried skimmed milk
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
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

stabilisers - polyphosphates and sodium phosphates

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Common questions about Carrot & Coriander Soup

Is Carrot & Coriander Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Carrot & Coriander Soup by HEINZ is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: modified starch and stabilisers (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates), which are used as thickeners/stabilizers and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Carrot & Coriander Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Carrot & Coriander Soup as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Carrot & Coriander Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Carrot & Coriander by Tesco, Smooth carrot, parsnip & thyme by Yeo Valley. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.