Baxters

royal game soup

Barcode 5012427142305

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Yes — royal game soup is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA system because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, yeast extract, flavouring, beef extract, maltodextrin, barley malt extract, and caramelised sugar used as a colour/flavouring agent. These are extracted, modified, or synthesized components typical of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

game (4%) (venison, pheasant)
OK

potato

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

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour made from ground wheat grains, often enriched with vitamins and minerals.
OK

tomatoes carrot
UPF

modified maize starch

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

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

venison liver
OK

swede

A root vegetable also known as rutabaga; a starchy, mildly sweet vegetable used in soups, stews, and roasts.
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

venison heart
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
UPF

flavouring

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

beef extract

Concentrated meat flavor extract derived from beef; considered ultra-processed due to being an extracted flavoring often produced through industrial processes.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about royal game soup

Is royal game soup ultra-processed?

Yes — royal game soup by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA system because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, yeast extract, flavouring, beef extract, maltodextrin, barley malt extract, and caramelised sugar used as a colour/flavouring agent. These are extracted, modified, or synthesized components typical of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in royal game soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in royal game soup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, yeast extract, Barley Malt Extract, flavouring, beef extract, maltodextrin. 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.