Heinz

French onion soup

Barcode 5000157154279

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Yes — French onion soup is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including modified cornflour, natural flavourings, colour - plain caramel, herb extracts, yeast extract, and flavouring, which are industrial formulations and additives 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

onions (24%)
OK

tomatoes

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

modified starch (corn)

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

red wine (1%)
OK

sugar

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

natural flavourings

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

colour - plain caramel
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

herb extracts

Concentrated flavoring derived from herbs, used to impart herbaceous notes in foods.
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

salt

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

flavouring

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

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.

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Common questions about French onion soup

Is French onion soup ultra-processed?

Yes — French onion soup by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including modified cornflour, natural flavourings, colour - plain caramel, herb extracts, yeast extract, and flavouring, which are industrial formulations and additives according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in French onion soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in French onion soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), natural flavourings, yeast extract, 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.