Waitrose

Lentil & vegetable soup

Barcode 5000169561287

No — Lentil & vegetable soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, lentils, water, starch, fortified wheat flour, yeast extract, salt, herbs, spices). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or industrially processed sugars, so under NOVA this would not be considered an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

vegetables (38%) (carrots, onions, swede, potato, sweetcorn, peas)
OK

cooked red lentils (36%) (water, red lentils)
OK

water

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

cooked green lentils (7%) (water, green lentils)
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

black pepper

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

Common questions about Lentil & vegetable soup

Is Lentil & vegetable soup ultra-processed?

No — Lentil & vegetable soup by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, lentils, water, starch, fortified wheat flour, yeast extract, salt, herbs, spices). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or industrially processed sugars, so under NOVA this would not be considered an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Lentil & vegetable soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lentil & vegetable soup as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.