Baxters

French Onion Soup

Barcode 5012427143708

Scanned 37 times by Nomi users

Yes — French Onion Soup is ultra-processed.

Product contains industrial additives/ingredients considered ultra-processed under NOVA, including: aroma (flavouring), vegetable and spice extracts used as flavour enhancers, yeast extract, and preservative niacin (E375). Therefore the soup is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

A basic, single-ingredient liquid used for hydration and as a solvent in cooking.
OK

løk 26%
OK

karamellisert løk 4% (løk, smør (melk), sukker)
OK

maismel
OK

sugar

A basic sweetener made from sugar, commonly used in food; not considered ultra-processed when in its pure, unrefined form.
OK

karamellisert sukker
OK

gjærekstrakt
OK

smør (melk)
OK

tomatpuré
OK

sherry

A fortified wine used as a cooking ingredient or beverage.
OK

salt

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

flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart aroma or taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

konsentrat av løk
OK

grønnsaksekstrakt
OK

hvit pepper
OK

peppermiks
OK

krydderekstrakt (selleri, muskat, pimento, paprika, kanel, capsicum)
OK

solsikkeolje
OK

konserveringsmiddel: niacin (nikotinsyre) e375

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Common questions about French Onion Soup

Is French Onion Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — French Onion Soup by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains industrial additives/ingredients considered ultra-processed under NOVA, including: aroma (flavouring), vegetable and spice extracts used as flavour enhancers, yeast extract, and preservative niacin (E375). Therefore the soup is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in French Onion Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in French Onion Soup as an ultra-processed marker: flavoring. 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.