Batchelors

Instant Tomato Vegetable Soup

Barcode 5000175409139

Yes — Instant Tomato Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including glucose syrup, palm oil, yeast extract, flavourings, xanthan gum, emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added colours (beetroot red, carotenes), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

uitar cupa soup instant tomato & vegetable soup with croutons and noodles ingredients as served (greatest first): tomatoes (50%)
OK

water

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

vegetables (4.5%) (carrot, 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. ring noodles (1.5%) (water, wheat flour:salt)
OK

croutons (1.5%) (wheat flour with added callum, fron, niacin, thiamin)
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

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

sugar

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

potato starch

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

yeast extract

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

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
OK

garlic

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

colours (beetroot red)
UPF

carotenes

A group of carotenoid pigments used as a natural colorant; provides orange-yellow coloration.
OK

emulsifier (mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids). acid (citric acid)
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

cayenne extract. allergy advice:

Common questions about Instant Tomato Vegetable Soup

Is Instant Tomato Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant Tomato Vegetable Soup by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including glucose syrup, palm oil, yeast extract, flavourings, xanthan gum, emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added colours (beetroot red, carotenes), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Instant Tomato Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Instant Tomato Vegetable Soup as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm oil, yeast extract, flavourings, xanthan gum, carotenes. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.