Suma

Spicy Lentil Soup

Barcode 5017601041955

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Yes — Spicy Lentil Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including corn syrup (an isolated refined sugar) and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer used in the vegetable bouillon). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and make the product UPF according to the NOVA classification guidance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

red lentils* (22%)
OK

carrots

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

corn syrup*
OK

sunflower oil

A common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

onion powder*
OK

vegetable bouillon* (rice flour*, sea salt, yeast extract, dried vegetable & concentrated vegetable juice* [onion*, carrot*, parsnip*, mushroom*, pumpkin*], sunflower oil*, turmeric*, parsley*, lovage*, garlic, fennel seeds*)
OK

cumin powder* coriander*
OK

black pepper*
OK

chilli powder. *from organic farming

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Common questions about Spicy Lentil Soup

Is Spicy Lentil Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Lentil Soup by Suma is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including corn syrup (an isolated refined sugar) and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer used in the vegetable bouillon). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and make the product UPF according to the NOVA classification guidance.

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.