Tesco

Keralan Inspired Chicken Soup

Barcode 5059697402227

Yes — Keralan Inspired Chicken Soup is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes yeast extract (a flavour enhancer) and dried potato powder (a processed extract), which are industrially processed ingredients according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water, desiccated coconut, cooked chicken (6%) [chicken breast, chicken thigh, cornflour], carrot, onion

Soup/ingredient blend with water, desiccated coconut, cooked chicken portions with cornflour, vegetables (carrot, onion).
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

cornflour, spinach, 4 chicken stock [water, chicken, yeast extract, salt]

Base soup/stock containing cornflour as thickener, spinach, and chicken stock with water, chicken, yeast extract and salt.
UPF

dried potato, chicken fat, spices, ginger purée, garlic purée

Dry ingredient mix with dried potato, chicken fat, spices and flavorings (ginger and garlic purées).
OK

sugar, salt, red chili, black pepper

A simple seasoning blend containing basic pantry ingredients (sugar, salt, chili, and pepper). Not an ultra-processed ingredient; uses common culinary staples.
OK

chilli powder, ginger powder, garlic powder

Ground spices commonly used for flavoring; a straightforward spice blend of chili, ginger, and garlic powders. Not ultra-processed.
OK

ginger purée

A puree made from ginger; may include small fibrous particles from the ginger itself.

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Common questions about Keralan Inspired Chicken Soup

Is Keralan Inspired Chicken Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Keralan Inspired Chicken Soup by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes yeast extract (a flavour enhancer) and dried potato powder (a processed extract), which are industrially processed ingredients according to NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Keralan Inspired Chicken Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Keralan Inspired Chicken Soup as an ultra-processed marker: dried potato, chicken fat, spices, ginger purée, garlic purée. 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.