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Tesco Three Bean Chilli Soup by Tesco
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Tesco Three Bean Chilli Soup

Barcode 5052003557963
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tesco Three Bean Chilli Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists entirely of whole or minimally processed foods (vegetables, beans, rice, herbs, spices, rapeseed oil, salt). It contains no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomato (54%)
  • OK
    mixed beans (15%) [red kidney beans
  • OK
    haricot beans
    Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
  • OK
    black turtle beans]
  • OK
    cooked rice [water
  • OK
    rice]
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    tomato juice
    Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • 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
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about Tesco Three Bean Chilli Soup

Is Tesco Three Bean Chilli Soup ultra-processed?

No — Tesco Three Bean Chilli Soup by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists entirely of whole or minimally processed foods (vegetables, beans, rice, herbs, spices, rapeseed oil, salt). It contains no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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.

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