Suma

Suma pea soup

Barcode 5017601044710

No — Suma pea soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists of water, vegetables, coconut milk, rice flour, sugar, spices, and an organic vegetable bouillon made from rice flour, salt, yeast extract, vegetables, sunflower oil, and herbs. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers like MSG, industrial sugar syrups, colorings, or artificial/natural flavourings. All ingredients are recognizable culinary components or simple seasonings, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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green peas* (27%)
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coconut milk*
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rice flour

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

A basic sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; typically granulated form used widely in cooking and baking.
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vegetable bouillon* (rice flour*, sea salt, yeast extract*, dried vegetables & concentrated vegetable juices* (onion*, carrot*, parsnip*, mushroom*, pumpkin*) sunflower oil*, turmeric*, parsley*, lovage*, garlic*, fennel seeds*)
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black pepper*. * from organic farming

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Common questions about Suma pea soup

Is Suma pea soup ultra-processed?

No — Suma pea soup by Suma is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists of water, vegetables, coconut milk, rice flour, sugar, spices, and an organic vegetable bouillon made from rice flour, salt, yeast extract, vegetables, sunflower oil, and herbs. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers like MSG, industrial sugar syrups, colorings, or artificial/natural flavourings. All ingredients are recognizable culinary components or simple seasonings, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

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.