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Yes — Cream of Mushroom Soup is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), stabilisers such as sodium polyphosphate and sodium phosphates, and flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like rapeseed oil, sugar, fortified wheat flour, and natural color extracts do not change the UPF status.
Other cupboard staples Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Carrot Coriander Soup
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Hot & Sour Cup Soup
Not UPF
Miso
Clearspring
Not UPF
Tomato & basil soup
By Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Tomato and Basil Soup
M&S
Not UPF
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Chickpea & Bean Tagine
Free and Easy
Not UPF
organic tomato & lentil soup
Mr Organic
Not UPF
Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup
M&S Food
Not UPF
Immune Support
Yorkshire Provender
Not UPF
Yes — Cream of Mushroom Soup by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), stabilisers such as sodium polyphosphate and sodium phosphates, and flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like rapeseed oil, sugar, fortified wheat flour, and natural color extracts do not change the UPF status.
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.
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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.