Heinz

Steak & Potato Big Soup

Barcode 5000157137623

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Steak & Potato Big Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as flavourings, natural pepper flavouring, natural garlic flavouring, yeast extracts, modified cornflour, and colour (plain caramel). These extracted or synthesized additives and flavourings are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

potatoes (12%)
OK

%ri carrots (12%)
OK

beef (10%)

Red meat cut with 10% fat content, a common protein source.
OK

concentrated tomato puree
OK

modified al 5% cornflour
OK

onions (3%)
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

salt

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

yeast extract

Concentrated extracts from yeast used as a flavor enhancer in foods; often rich in natural glutamates.
OK

natural pepper 95% flavouring
UPF

natural garlic flavouring

A flavoring addition derived from garlic, used to impart garlic aroma/flavor; typically an extracted or synthesized additive.
OK

colour-plain caramel 9 6% 2g 2g 12% 2% 3% 2g 20% take of an okcal

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Common questions about Steak & Potato Big Soup

Is Steak & Potato Big Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Steak & Potato Big Soup by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as flavourings, natural pepper flavouring, natural garlic flavouring, yeast extracts, modified cornflour, and colour (plain caramel). These extracted or synthesized additives and flavourings are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Steak & Potato Big Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Steak & Potato Big Soup as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, yeast extract, natural garlic flavouring. 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.