Duchy Organic

Carrot And Parsnip Soup

Barcode 5063210048212

No — Carrot And Parsnip Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary items (vegetables, honey, cream, lemon juice, salt, spices, starches, and flours) with no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a beverage, cooking medium, and ingredient. Note: the asterisk may indicate optional or certified water, but does not change its culinary use.
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carrot

Orange root vegetable commonly used in cooking and as a raw snack. The percentage indicates typical inclusion in a formulation.
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parsnip

Plesant-tasting creamy-white root vegetable used in soups, roasting, and stews; percentage suggests presence in a mix or recipe.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
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honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
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double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
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lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to enhance flavour and preserve foods; typically sodium chloride.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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maize starch

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

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
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dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
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thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
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dried parsnip

Parsnip that has been dehydrated or dried for longer shelf life, preserving the root’s natural sweetness and texture.
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dried carrot

A dried form of carrot root, used as a dehydrated vegetable ingredient; retains color and some sweetness.
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olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
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turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
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dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
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ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
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ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
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ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
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rosemary

A fragrant evergreen herb with needle-like leaves used to flavor roasted dishes, soups, and bread; dried form preserves aroma.

Common questions about Carrot And Parsnip Soup

Is Carrot And Parsnip Soup ultra-processed?

No — Carrot And Parsnip Soup by Duchy Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary items (vegetables, honey, cream, lemon juice, salt, spices, starches, and flours) with no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.