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Minestronesuppe 400g Baxters

Barcode 5012427142602

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Yes — Minestronesuppe 400g Baxters is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically modified maize starch and flavourings, which are industrial additives used as thickeners and flavor enhancers. Therefore, the soup must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF), even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (vegetables, pasta, herbs, etc.).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomato fruit; common culinary ingredient.
OK

pasta (durum wheat semonina water) (14%)
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

onions

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

swede

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

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

haricot beans cabbage
OK

yellow peas
OK

cornflour

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

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

salt

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

yeast extra medium fat hard cheese (milk)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

herbs (parsley, basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, sage)
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

black pepper. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Minestronesuppe 400g Baxters

Is Minestronesuppe 400g Baxters ultra-processed?

Yes — Minestronesuppe 400g Baxters by Oluf lorentzen as is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically modified maize starch and flavourings, which are industrial additives used as thickeners and flavor enhancers. Therefore, the soup must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF), even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (vegetables, pasta, herbs, etc.).

Which ingredients in Minestronesuppe 400g Baxters are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Minestronesuppe 400g Baxters as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings. 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.