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chicken Thai curry soup by waitrose
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chicken Thai curry soup

Barcode 5000169660331
Scanned  7  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — chicken Thai curry soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic foods and simple culinary ingredients (vegetables, herbs, spices, chicken, sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil, salt, concentrated lime juice). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial flavours, emulsifiers, stabilisers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cooked chicken (5%)
  • OK
    green beans
    Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
  • OK
    coconut (3%)
  • OK
    choi sum
  • OK
    water chestnuts
    Crunchy bulbs from the plant Eleocharis dulcis, used in dishes for texture and mild sweetness.
  • OK
    rice
    A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    babycorn
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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.
  • OK
    green chili
    Fresh green chili pepper, adds heat and fresh flavor; edible fruit of Capsicum species.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    concentrated lime juice
    A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    lime leaves
    Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about chicken Thai curry soup

Is chicken Thai curry soup ultra-processed?

No — chicken Thai curry soup by waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic foods and simple culinary ingredients (vegetables, herbs, spices, chicken, sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil, salt, concentrated lime juice). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial flavours, emulsifiers, stabilisers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

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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