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Vine Ripened Tomato & Basil soup

Barcode 5000169605141

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No — Vine Ripened Tomato & Basil soup is not ultra-processed.

Contains mainly whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomato, vegetables, herbs, basic oils, salt, sugar). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers are present, so it does not meet the NOVA definition of ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato (46%)
OK

water

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

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

yeast extract powder

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

roasted onion purée
OK

leek powder

Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
OK

black pepper

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

cornflour

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

carrot extract

Extract derived from carrots, used for flavor or color. A highly processed extract.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

parsnip extract
OK

lovage

A leafy herb used for its celery-like flavor in soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Vine Ripened Tomato & Basil soup

Is Vine Ripened Tomato & Basil soup ultra-processed?

No — Vine Ripened Tomato & Basil soup by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mainly whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomato, vegetables, herbs, basic oils, salt, sugar). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers are present, so it does not meet the NOVA definition of ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Vine Ripened Tomato & Basil soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vine Ripened Tomato & Basil soup as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, carrot 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.