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Organic spicy mixed bean soup by Mr Organic
Mr Organic

Organic spicy mixed bean soup

Barcode 5060178074048
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Organic spicy mixed bean soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as natural flavours and sunflower protein, which are extracted, isolated components not found in traditional home cooking. All it takes is a single such ingredient for the product to be considered UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    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
    chickpeas
    Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
  • OK
    black eyed peas*
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato paste*
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.
  • OK
    sugar (cane)
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    spices&quot
  • OK
    natural flavours*
  • UPF
    corn starch
    Powdery starch derived from corn kernels; used as a thickening agent in cooking.
  • OK
    sunflower protein*
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    onion*

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Common questions about Organic spicy mixed bean soup

Is Organic spicy mixed bean soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic spicy mixed bean soup by Mr Organic is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as natural flavours and sunflower protein, which are extracted, isolated components not found in traditional home cooking. All it takes is a single such ingredient for the product to be considered UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Organic spicy mixed bean soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Organic spicy mixed bean soup as an ultra-processed marker: corn starch. 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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