Baxters

Cullen skink, Baxter brand

Barcode 5012427109308

Yes — Cullen skink, Baxter brand is ultra-processed.

This soup contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, stabiliser (polyphosphates), nutmeg extract, and mace extract, which are industrial additives used for thickening, stabilising, or flavouring.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

potatoes (19%)
OK

smoked haddock (fish) (15%)
OK

onions (7%)
OK

double cream (milk) (5%)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

modified maize starch

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

wheatflour (with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

stabiliser (polyphosphates)
OK

parsley

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

nutmeg extract

Concentrated essence extracted from nutmeg; used for its aromatic flavor.
UPF

mace extract

A natural flavoring derived from the aril of the nutmeg spice, used to impart warm, spicy notes in foods.

Common questions about Cullen skink, Baxter brand

Is Cullen skink, Baxter brand ultra-processed?

Yes — Cullen skink, Baxter brand by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This soup contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, stabiliser (polyphosphates), nutmeg extract, and mace extract, which are industrial additives used for thickening, stabilising, or flavouring.

Which ingredients in Cullen skink, Baxter brand are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cullen skink, Baxter brand as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, nutmeg extract, mace extract. 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.