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Thai chilli chicken soup

Thai chilli chicken soup

Barcode 5050665031180
Scanned  6  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Thai chilli chicken soup is ultra-processed.

The soup contains ultra-processed additives including maltodextrin, natural flavourings, and the colour additive curcumin, which are industrial formulations not used in home kitchens.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    dried noodles [durum wheat semolina
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    dried red pepper
  • OK
    dried spring onion
    Dried scallion/green onion, used for seasoning and garnishing with milder flavor than fresh onion.
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    dried coriander
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum) used as a spice for flavoring; a single-ingredient dried herb.
  • OK
    chinese five spice [salt
  • OK
    star anise
    A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    clove
  • OK
    fennel seed
  • OK
    ginger]
  • OK
    ground cayenne
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
  • UPF
    curcumin (color)
    Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
  • 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 Thai chilli chicken soup

Is Thai chilli chicken soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai chilli chicken soup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup contains ultra-processed additives including maltodextrin, natural flavourings, and the colour additive curcumin, which are industrial formulations not used in home kitchens.

Which ingredients in Thai chilli chicken soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Thai chilli chicken soup as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, natural flavourings, curcumin (color). 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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