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Hearty chicken multigrain soup by Waitrose
Waitrose

Hearty chicken multigrain soup

Barcode 5000169605219
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Hearty chicken multigrain soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial extracts and isolates, specifically chicken extract and yeast extract powder, which are processed flavor enhancers outside of traditional culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • 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
    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
    cooked chicken (5%)
  • OK
    tomato juice
    Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
  • 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
    leek
    A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
  • OK
    pearl barley
    Pearl barley is a processed form of barley with the hull removed, commonly used in porridge, soups, and grain dishes.
  • OK
    yellow split peas
    A dried legume used to make soups and stews; creamy texture when cooked.
  • OK
    brown rice
    Whole grain rice with bran layer; commonly used as a staple carbohydrate.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    red lentils
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • UPF
    chicken extract
    Concentrated extract derived from chicken; typically a processed flavoring or stock component.
  • UPF
    yeast extract powder
    Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    red rice
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wild rice
    A whole grain rice variety native to North America, naturally gluten-free and high in fiber and minerals.
  • OK
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    chicken fat
    Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter 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
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.

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Common questions about Hearty chicken multigrain soup

Is Hearty chicken multigrain soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Hearty chicken multigrain soup by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial extracts and isolates, specifically chicken extract and yeast extract powder, which are processed flavor enhancers outside of traditional culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Hearty chicken multigrain soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hearty chicken multigrain soup as ultra-processed markers: chicken extract, 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.

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