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Tesco Vegetable Soup by Tesco
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Tesco Vegetable Soup

Barcode 5000436960171
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tesco Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, as well as refined sugar and added flavourings. These are industrial additives not used in home kitchens, making the soup an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetables (29%)
  • OK
    tomato purée
    Cooked tomato product, thickened puree used as a base or sauce ingredient.
  • OK
    haricot beans cooked pasta [water
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    wheat flour (wheat flour calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin], carrot concentrate. salt, yeast extract, onion powder, leek powder, garlic powder, black pepper, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), paprika, flavourings (contain celery), spirit vinegar, oregano extract, black pepper extract, colour (paprika extract), garlic oil, basil extract, parsley extract, thyme extract. vegetables in varying nutrition pjos s typical values ½ of per a can 100g (200g) ri* 210kj)

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Common questions about Tesco Vegetable Soup

Is Tesco Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Vegetable Soup by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, as well as refined sugar and added flavourings. These are industrial additives not used in home kitchens, making the soup an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tesco Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Vegetable Soup as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tesco Vegetable Soup?

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.

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

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