Ainsley Harriott

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Barcode 5050665028296

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and refined ingredients: maltodextrin, dried glucose syrup, flavourings and natural flavouring, stabilisers (dipotassium phosphate, trisodium citrate), palm oil, and whey powder. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation, which makes the product UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

flavourings (contain barley, celery)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

coconut milk powder (4.8%)
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

dried chicken (1%)
OK

dried red pepper
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

stabilisers (dipotassium phosphate, trisodium citrate)
OK

dried leek
OK

natural lemongrass flavouring
OK

dried coriander

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum) used as a spice for flavoring; a single-ingredient dried herb.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

fortified wheatflour [wheatflour
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin]. whey powder (from milk)

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Common questions about Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Is Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup by Ainsley Harriott is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and refined ingredients: maltodextrin, dried glucose syrup, flavourings and natural flavouring, stabilisers (dipotassium phosphate, trisodium citrate), palm oil, and whey powder. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation, which makes the product UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, dried glucose syrup, palm oil, milk protein. 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.