Asda

hearty vegetable soup

Barcode 5054070650233

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Yes — hearty vegetable soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), paprika extract (an industrial extract used for color/flavor), and unspecified flavouring. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and industrially processed extracts makes the product ultra-processed, even though it also contains many whole-food ingredients like vegetables, beans, and pasta.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

mixed vegetables 28% [carrots 35%
OK

potatoes 35%
OK

garden peas 11%
OK

onions 11%
OK

swede 8.0%]
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

cooked pasta [water
OK

durum wheat semolina]
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

haricot beans (2.2%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

leek powder

Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
OK

onion powder

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

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

oregano extract
UPF

parsley extract

An extract derived from parsley leaves used to impart herbaceous flavor; typically a concentrated plant extract.

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Common questions about hearty vegetable soup

Is hearty vegetable soup ultra-processed?

Yes — hearty vegetable soup by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), paprika extract (an industrial extract used for color/flavor), and unspecified flavouring. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and industrially processed extracts makes the product ultra-processed, even though it also contains many whole-food ingredients like vegetables, beans, and pasta.

Which ingredients in hearty vegetable soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in hearty vegetable soup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, carrot juice concentrate, yeast extract, flavouring, paprika extract, parsley extract. 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.