Waitrose

Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Barcode 5000169605189

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No — Spicy Red Lentil Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of whole foods (vegetables, lentils, oils, spices, extracts, and basic salt). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed sugars. Rapeseed and sunflower oils are considered basic culinary oils, and yeast extract and vegetable extracts are flavoring ingredients but not UPF by themselves in this context.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

red lentils (7%)
OK

onion

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

carrot

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

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

tomato juice

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

cornflour

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

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

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

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
UPF

yeast extract powder

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

roasted onion purée
OK

leek powder

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

dried red chillies
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
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

lovage

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

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OK

pull tab on rim to cooking instructions: microwave o (6 mins)
OK

cat e 900w (5% mins)
OK

cate microwave frozen: catd 800w (13 (12 mins))
OK

cate 1000w (12 mins) microw refer to handbook. remove lid toy the and place on a microwaveable plate s after heating
OK

stir and stand for 2 minutes dea hot throughout before serving do not re hob chilled: gentle heat (56mins pan. heat gently, stirring occasionally un serving. do not reheat once cooled storage: keep refrigerated below 100g 1/2 pot opened, consume within 2 days dona 190 45 0.7g 571 by date. for use by date see lid 136 freeze as soon after purchase a pa 2.1g within the use by date. use within an 0.1g 0.39 energy kj energy kcal fat)

Common questions about Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Is Spicy Red Lentil Soup ultra-processed?

No — Spicy Red Lentil Soup by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of whole foods (vegetables, lentils, oils, spices, extracts, and basic salt). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed sugars. Rapeseed and sunflower oils are considered basic culinary oils, and yeast extract and vegetable extracts are flavoring ingredients but not UPF by themselves in this context.

Which ingredients in Spicy Red Lentil Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spicy Red Lentil 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.