Batchelors

Cream of asparagus with croutons

Barcode 5000175409061

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Yes — Cream of asparagus with croutons is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients: glucose syrup, palm oil, flavourings, and yeast extract. It also contains emulsifiers (citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, and industrially processed components like croutons made with multiple additives. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation typical of NOVA group 4 foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

asparagus
OK

5%
UPF

glucose syrup

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

maize starch

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

croutons
OK

rosemary extract

A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.
OK

15%
OK

salt

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

antioxidant
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

yeast

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

onion

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

sugar

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

emulsifiers
OK

citric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
OK

mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.

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Common questions about Cream of asparagus with croutons

Is Cream of asparagus with croutons ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream of asparagus with croutons by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients: glucose syrup, palm oil, flavourings, and yeast extract. It also contains emulsifiers (citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, and industrially processed components like croutons made with multiple additives. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation typical of NOVA group 4 foods.

Which ingredients in Cream of asparagus with croutons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cream of asparagus with croutons as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm oil, flavourings, yeast 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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