Heinz

Cream of Tomato Cup Soup imp

Barcode 5000157074829

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cream of Tomato Cup Soup imp is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), modified potato starch and modified cornflour (chemically/physically modified starches), generic flavouring (industrial flavour additives), emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, stabiliser (disphosphates), and added colours (beetroot red, riboflavin, mixed carotenes used as colouring). These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

67%
OK

water

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

sugar

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

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
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

colours/colorings

Food color additives used to impart or enhance color in foods; can be natural or artificial.
OK

beetroot red
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

mixed carotenes
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

monoglycerides and diglycerides esters of tartaric acid

A food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and extend shelf life in baked goods and processed foods.
OK

stabiliser
OK

disphosphates

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Common questions about Cream of Tomato Cup Soup imp

Is Cream of Tomato Cup Soup imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of Tomato Cup Soup imp by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), modified potato starch and modified cornflour (chemically/physically modified starches), generic flavouring (industrial flavour additives), emulsifier mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, stabiliser (disphosphates), and added colours (beetroot red, riboflavin, mixed carotenes used as colouring). These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Cream of Tomato Cup Soup imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Cream of Tomato Cup Soup imp as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, glucose syrup, flavouring, colours/colorings, palm oil, modified starch (corn), emulsifier, monoglycerides and diglycerides esters of tartaric acid. 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.