Heinz, Sokolow

Sausage and vegetable Big soup

Barcode 5000157078407

Yes — Sausage and vegetable Big soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrially processed additives: glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), modified cornflour (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer). These are characteristic ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

vegetables (31%, potatoes, carrots, onions, peas)
OK

leek

A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
OK

cumberland sausage (10%)
OK

pork

Pork meat used as the main ingredient, typically lean or mixed cuts.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

concentrated tomato puree
UPF

modified starch (corn)

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
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

yeast extract

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

colour - plain caramel
OK

black pepper

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

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Common questions about Sausage and vegetable Big soup

Is Sausage and vegetable Big soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Sausage and vegetable Big soup by Heinz, Sokolow is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrially processed additives: glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), modified cornflour (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer). These are characteristic ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sausage and vegetable Big soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Sausage and vegetable Big soup as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch (corn), flavourings, yeast extract. 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.