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Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable by Batchelors
Batchelors

Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable

Barcode 5000175409078
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid and includes multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including glucose syrup, palm oil, palm fat, flavourings (contain barley), yeast extract (contains barley), emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), and black pepper extract. These are industrial formulations and additives (refined sugars, refined oils, flavourings, emulsifiers, and extracts) that classify the product as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetables (7%) (carrot, leek, onion, peas)
  • 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.
  • OK
    croutons (1.5%) (wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), palm oil)
  • 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.
  • 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
    yellow split pea flour
  • UPF
    palm fat
    A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    milk proteins
    Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
  • 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
    flavourings
    A general category of flavor enhancers or aroma compounds; contains barley, implying gluten cross-compatibility concerns.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A savory flavoring derived from yeast; may contain barley and gluten; used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in foods.
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    black pepper extract
    A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable

Is Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable ultra-processed?

Yes — Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid and includes multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including glucose syrup, palm oil, palm fat, flavourings (contain barley), yeast extract (contains barley), emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), and black pepper extract. These are industrial formulations and additives (refined sugars, refined oils, flavourings, emulsifiers, and extracts) that classify the product as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm oil, palm fat, flavourings, yeast extract, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, black pepper extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegetable soup by New Covent Garden, Hearty Cream of Vegetable by Yeo Valley, Hearty Root Vegetable with Pearl Barley by Yorkshire Provender. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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