Cup a Soup Chicken & Vegetable with Croutons 4 Pack

• OK
  instant chicken & vegetable soup with croutons ingredients as served (greatest first): water
• UPF
  glucose syrup

  A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
• OK
  vegetables (3%)

  A mix of carrot, onion, and peas contributing 3% of the product; typical in soups.
• OK
  maize starch

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

  A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
• UPF
  palm oil

  A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
• OK
  chicken

  Poultry meat contributing 1% of the product; common in soups.
• OK
  croutons

  Crunchy baked or fried bread pieces used to add texture to salads and soups; typically seasoned and may contain wheat flour, fats, salt, and flavorings.
• OK
  salt

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

  A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
• OK
  rosemary extract

  Natural extract from rosemary used as a preservative or flavorant; derived from plant material.
• UPF
  flavourings

  Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
• OK
  parsley

  A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
• UPF
  milk protein

  Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
• OK
  potassium chloride

  Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
• OK
  garlic

  A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
• UPF
  yeast extract

  A savory flavoring derived from yeast; may contain barley and gluten; used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in foods.
• OK
  sugar

  Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
• UPF
  mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

  Emulsifier derived from fatty acids used to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel in foods; commonly added to baked goods, margarine, and processed foods.
• OK
  sea salt

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

  A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
• OK
  black pepper extract

  A spice-derived extract from black pepper used for flavoring. Generally considered a basic food ingredient when used in small amounts.
• OK
  including cereals containing gluten
• OK
  see ingredients in bold. may also contain celery and soya

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• Immune Support Yorkshire Provender Not UPF
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• Three Bean Chilli Free and Easy Not UPF
• Chicken & Vegetable Soup Coop Not UPF
• Country vegetable soup Aldi Not UPF