Suma

Suma Vegan Organic Mushroom Soup

Barcode 5017601044673

No — Suma Vegan Organic Mushroom Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of water, mushrooms, coconut cream, rice flour, mushroom bouillon made from sea salt, yeast extract, mushroom powder, garlic powder, pepper, and basic seasonings. There are no industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined syrups, industrial flavorings, or highly processed oils such as palm fruit oil. Yeast extract is a processed ingredient but in this context functions as a flavoring derived from yeast and is not one of the specified UPF-defining additives. Therefore, this soup is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

mushrooms* (10%)
OK

coconut cream* (7%)
OK

rice flour

Finely milled flour made from rice grains, a common gluten-free baking ingredient.
OK

mushroom bouillon* (sea salt, yeast extract*, mushroom powder* (shitake mushrooms*, white mushrooms*), garlic powder, white pepper)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Suma Vegan Organic Mushroom Soup

Is Suma Vegan Organic Mushroom Soup ultra-processed?

No — Suma Vegan Organic Mushroom Soup by Suma is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of water, mushrooms, coconut cream, rice flour, mushroom bouillon made from sea salt, yeast extract, mushroom powder, garlic powder, pepper, and basic seasonings. There are no industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined syrups, industrial flavorings, or highly processed oils such as palm fruit oil. Yeast extract is a processed ingredient but in this context functions as a flavoring derived from yeast and is not one of the specified UPF-defining additives. Therefore, this soup is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA criteria.

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.