Batchelors

Potato & Leak CupaSoup

Barcode 5000175413310

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Yes — Potato & Leak CupaSoup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as glucose syrup (refined sugar syrup), palm oil and palm fat (highly processed oils), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

potato (20%)
OK

leek (10%)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

vegetable oils

Basic culinary oils derived from plants; refined palm and sunflower oils are common in cooking and processing.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

salt

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

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

yeast extract

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

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
UPF

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides)

Flavor-enhancing additives including monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
OK

emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids) flavourings (contain milk)

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Common questions about Potato & Leak CupaSoup

Is Potato & Leak CupaSoup ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato & Leak CupaSoup by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as glucose syrup (refined sugar syrup), palm oil and palm fat (highly processed oils), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Potato & Leak CupaSoup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Potato & Leak CupaSoup as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable oils, palm fat, yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Potato & Leak CupaSoup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Maris Piper Potato & Leek Soup by New Covent Garden Soupe Co., Leek and potato soup. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.