Vegetable Soup

Barcode 5000227001717

Yes — Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

This soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as glucose in the vegetable stock and natural flavouring, which are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mixed vegetables (green beans, leeks, white cabbage in varying proportions)
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

vegetable stock (glucose, salt)
OK

dried vegetables (carrots, onions, leeks, shallots)
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

salt

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.

Common questions about Vegetable Soup

Is Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as glucose in the vegetable stock and natural flavouring, which are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Vegetable Soup as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.