HEINZ

BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP

Barcode 5000157154262

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Yes — BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and processed ingredients including modified cornflour (modified starch), cheese powder, dried skimmed milk, milk protein, herb extracts, spice extract, natural flavourings (including natural garlic flavouring), and stabilisers (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates), all of which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

broccoli (14%)
OK

ri* onions
OK

cheese powder (2% stilton)
OK

other cheese
OK

salt (contains milk)
UPF

modified starch (corn)

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

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

wheat flour (contain calcium % carbonate, iron, thiamin)
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

cream (milk)

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

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

herb % extracts
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
UPF

natural garlic flavouring

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

1 nutmeg
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

stabiliser - polyphosphates and sodium phosphates

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Common questions about BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP

Is BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP ultra-processed?

Yes — BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP by HEINZ is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and processed ingredients including modified cornflour (modified starch), cheese powder, dried skimmed milk, milk protein, herb extracts, spice extract, natural flavourings (including natural garlic flavouring), and stabilisers (polyphosphates and sodium phosphates), all of which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), milk protein, spice extract, natural garlic flavouring, natural flavourings. 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.