Nomi
UPF Food Scanner
Know what’s really in your food
Get the free app
Baxters

Green lentil & tomato soup

Barcode 5012427073302
Scanned  20  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Green lentil & tomato soup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer. Under the given rules, any presence of yeast extract requires classifying the product as UPF. Other ingredients like vegetables, legumes, tomato paste, herbs, spices, basic starches, sunflower oil, sugar, and citric acid are not UPF by themselves, but the inclusion of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    potatoes
    Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
  • OK
    red kidney beans
    A variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) used as a staple legume in many cuisines.
  • OK
    haricot beans
    Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    green lentils (3%)
  • OK
    tomato paste (3%)
  • OK
    red lentils
  • OK
    tomatoes 1.5%
  • OK
    green peppers
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    spices (paprika, cumin, red chilli pepper)
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • UPF
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    lovage extract
  • OK
    red chillies
    Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Cupboard Staples →

Other cupboard staples Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Green lentil & tomato soup

Is Green lentil & tomato soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Green lentil & tomato soup by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer. Under the given rules, any presence of yeast extract requires classifying the product as UPF. Other ingredients like vegetables, legumes, tomato paste, herbs, spices, basic starches, sunflower oil, sugar, and citric acid are not UPF by themselves, but the inclusion of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Green lentil & tomato soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Green lentil & tomato soup as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, citric acid. 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.

BBC As seen on The One Show

Scan it yourself,
right in the aisle

This page was shared from Nomi, the free app that tells you instantly whether any food is ultra-processed.

  • Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label
  • Every ingredient explained in plain English
  • Daily check-ins show how food affects how you feel
  • Save favourites and build a healthier shopping list

Free download · No subscription needed to start scanning

Nomi monthly wellbeing report
Nomi scan result screen

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.

Nomi — UPF Scanner Free on iOS & Android
Get the app