Gourmet

Cupa Soup

Barcode 5000354401312

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Yes — Cupa Soup is ultra-processed.

Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: glucose syrup (industrial refined sugar syrup), vegetable oils including palm oil (highly refined), emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, pentasodium triphosphate), flavourings, yeast extract, and added acid (citric acid). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato

A common edible fruit used as a base in soups; fresh tomato content listed as 53% in this preparation. Considered a basic food ingredient.
OK

water

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

onion

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

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.
OK

salt

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

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
UPF

emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, pentasodium triphosphate)

Emulsifiers and processing aids used in processed foods; includes mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and pentasodium triphosphate.
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

yeast extract

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

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

colours (beetroot red, beta carotene)

Food colorings extracted from beetroot and beta carotene; used to color foods.
OK

black pepper extract

A spice-derived extract from black pepper used for flavoring. Generally considered a basic food ingredient when used in small amounts.

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Common questions about Cupa Soup

Is Cupa Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cupa Soup by Gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: glucose syrup (industrial refined sugar syrup), vegetable oils including palm oil (highly refined), emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, pentasodium triphosphate), flavourings, yeast extract, and added acid (citric acid). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Cupa Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Cupa Soup as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable oils, emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, pentasodium triphosphate), flavourings, yeast extract, citric acid. 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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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.