Yes — protein power soup red pepper, tomato & lentil is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as UPF because it contains paprika extract, which is an industrially processed extract additive. According to the given rules, extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives are considered UPF ingredients. All other listed ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of paprika extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.
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Yes — protein power soup red pepper, tomato & lentil by BOL is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains paprika extract, which is an industrially processed extract additive. According to the given rules, extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives are considered UPF ingredients. All other listed ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of paprika extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.
Nomi flags one ingredient in protein power soup red pepper, tomato & lentil as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spiced Lentil & Tomato Soup by M&S, Indian Lentil & Spinach Dhal by Tideford Organics, rustic vegetable soup by Yorkshire provender. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.