Sainsbury’s

Chicken And Mushroom Soup

Barcode 5063334008079

Yes — Chicken And Mushroom Soup is ultra-processed.

This soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavor enhancer in industrial formulations. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

mushroom

A fungal vegetable; commonly used fresh or cooked, with earthy flavor.
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

onion

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

british chicken (6%)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

single cream (cow's milk)

A dairy cream with typically around 18-25% fat, used for pouring or topping alongside coffee or desserts.
OK

leek

A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

long grain rice (2%)
OK

white wine

A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
OK

chicken stock (chicken stock (chicken bone stock, chicken extract))
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

chicken fat (chicken fat)
OK

rosemary extract antioxidant

A plant-derived antioxidant used in foods to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life; typically derived from rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) extracts.
OK

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

thyme leaves
OK

chicken stock (water, chicken carcass)
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

dried sage

Dried leaves of the sage herb (Salvia officinalis) used as a culinary herb for aroma and flavor.

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Common questions about Chicken And Mushroom Soup

Is Chicken And Mushroom Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken And Mushroom Soup by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This soup is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavor enhancer in industrial formulations. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in Chicken And Mushroom Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken And Mushroom Soup as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.