Asda

Mexican style chicken & bean soup

Barcode 5054781875758

Yes — Mexican style chicken & bean soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods and basic seasonings.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

tomato purée

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

mixed beans (11%) [black beans
OK

haricot beans

Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
OK

red kidney beans

Dark red, large beans commonly used in chili and hearty dishes; high in protein and fiber.
OK

re';eppers
OK

green peppers
OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

chicken (5%)
OK

modified maize siarch
OK

salt

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
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 powder

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.

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Common questions about Mexican style chicken & bean soup

Is Mexican style chicken & bean soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Mexican style chicken & bean soup by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods and basic seasonings.

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.