Cully & Sully

Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup

Barcode 5391511420209

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Yes — Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup is ultra-processed.

The soup contains ultra-processed additives including maltodextrin, yeast extract, and flavouring, which are industrial formulations used as thickeners, flavor enhancers, and generalized flavor additives. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains whole foods like vegetables, chicken, cream, and butter.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

carrots (19%)
OK

potatoes (11%)
OK

onions (8%)
OK

chicken breast (4%)
OK

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

celery (2%)
OK

chicken stock [salt
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

yeast extract

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

herbs and spices (pepper, turmeric, parsley)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

vegetables (onions, celery, carrots)
OK

chicken

A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

chicken fat (chicken)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.

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Common questions about Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup

Is Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup by Cully & Sully is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The soup contains ultra-processed additives including maltodextrin, yeast extract, and flavouring, which are industrial formulations used as thickeners, flavor enhancers, and generalized flavor additives. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains whole foods like vegetables, chicken, cream, and butter.

Which ingredients in Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cully & sully, Chicken Vegetable Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Moroccan Spiced Chicken & Chickpea Soup by Sainsbury's Taste the Difference. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.