Lentil Bacon Soup

Barcode 5010251476702

Yes — Lentil Bacon Soup is ultra-processed.

This lentil and smoked bacon soup is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including preservative (sodium nitrite) in the smoked bacon, modified maize starch as a processed thickener, generic flavouring as an industrial flavouring agent, and colour (carotenes) as an added colouring. These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

lentils (28%)
OK

cooked smoked bacon with added water
OK

onion

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

salt

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

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

herbs (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin)
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

parsley

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

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

Common questions about Lentil Bacon Soup

Is Lentil Bacon Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil Bacon Soup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This lentil and smoked bacon soup is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including preservative (sodium nitrite) in the smoked bacon, modified maize starch as a processed thickener, generic flavouring as an industrial flavouring agent, and colour (carotenes) as an added colouring. These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Lentil Bacon Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lentil Bacon Soup as ultra-processed markers: sodium nitrite, modified maize starch, flavouring, color (carotenes). 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.