Creamy Vegetable Soup

Barcode 5010525281544

Yes — Creamy Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified starch, which is an industrially processed thickener and a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods (vegetables, milk, cream, spices), but the presence of modified starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the provided criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

carrots

Small orange root vegetable, commonly used in cooking and as a fresh vegetable.
OK

parsnips (9%)
OK

potato (9%)
OK

onion

A bulbous vegetable with a strong aroma; widely used as a base flavor in many cuisines.
OK

skinned milk (8%)
OK

water

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

salt

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

leek powder

Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
OK

ground mace

A spice ground from the dried aril (mace) of the nutmeg tree, used to impart warm, aromatic notes in both sweet and savory dishes.
OK

ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about Creamy Vegetable Soup

Is Creamy Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified starch, which is an industrially processed thickener and a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods (vegetables, milk, cream, spices), but the presence of modified starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the provided criteria.

Which ingredients in Creamy Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Creamy Vegetable Soup as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, spice extracts. 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.