Why is Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The soup is made from many refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, maize starch, palm oil, and processed croutons, and it includes additives E392 (rosemary extract) for antioxidant protection and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) as an emulsifier, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4).

How does the sugar and salt content in this soup affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the soup contributes minimally to blood‑glucose spikes, making it relatively suitable for diabetes when portion sizes are moderate; however, the 0.41 g of salt per 100 g adds a noticeable amount of sodium, so people managing hypertension should limit servings or balance it with lower‑salt foods.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes milk proteins, which are highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid this soup.

Batchelors • 122 g

Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable is a dried vegetable soup belonging to the fruits and vegetables dietary group and is marketed as a vegetarian convenience product. It provides low calories, low sugar and low salt compared with typical soups, and contains a modest amount of vegetables, but it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes saturated fat from palm oil, as well as several allergens such as celery, gluten and milk proteins. The product does not have a Nutri‑Score, carries additives E392 (rosemary extract) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), and while it is vegetarian it is not vegan due to the milk protein ingredient.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal52 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates7.8 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal soups, this Cup a Soup Cream of Vegetable contains about half the calories (52 kcal vs 89 kcal), less sugar (0.9 g vs 3.7 g) and salt (0.41 g vs 1.7 g), but also lower protein (0.5 g vs 3.1 g) and fiber (0.5 g vs 1.9 g), and its saturated fat (1.4 g) exceeds the typical 0.9 g.

Ingredients

Water, Vegetables (7%) (Carrot, Leek, Onion, Peas), Glucose Syrup, Maize Starch, Croutons (1.5%) (Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Salt, Yeast, Antioxidant (Rosemary Extracts)), Potato Starch, Palm Oil, Yellow Split Pea Flour, Palm Fat, Salt, Parsley, Milk Proteins, Potassium Chloride, Garlic, Flavourings (contain Barley), Yeast Extract (contains Barley), Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Sugar, Ground Turmeric, Black Pepper Extract.

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