No — Country soup mix is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list consists only of whole or split legumes and barley (pearl barley, yellow & green split peas, dried peas, red split lentils, adzuki beans). These are basic, minimally processed foods with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers. Therefore, under NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.
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No — Country soup mix is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of whole or split legumes and barley (pearl barley, yellow & green split peas, dried peas, red split lentils, adzuki beans). These are basic, minimally processed foods with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers. Therefore, under NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.
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.