Yes — Chicken Soup is ultra-processed.
A convenient soup, but not ideal for everyday eating.
This is a chicken soup containing chicken extract, thickener, and flavouring. These are industrially processed additives or flavor ingredients classified as ultra-processed under NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF. The remaining ingredients, such as chicken, vegetables, rice, cream, herbs, salt, and lemon juice concentrate, do not change that classification.
Yes — Chicken Soup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a chicken soup containing chicken extract, thickener, and flavouring. These are industrially processed additives or flavor ingredients classified as ultra-processed under NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF. The remaining ingredients, such as chicken, vegetables, rice, cream, herbs, salt, and lemon juice concentrate, do not change that classification.
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.