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Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This plum tomato soup mix is an excellent choice for most consumers, offering a simple and transparent ingredient list primarily composed of tomatoes. While it contains trace amounts of sugar, salt, and basil, these are unlikely to provide significant nutritional benefits or drawbacks at such low concentrations. The inclusion of extra virgin olive oil adds a beneficial fat source.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Plum Tomato
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Simple Plum Tomato Soup Mix with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This soup mix is largely made of plum tomatoes, with extra virgin olive oil as a beneficial addition. Sugar, rock salt, and basil leaves are present in trace amounts, so they contribute minimally to the overall nutritional profile or flavor.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 19 g per 100 g.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 0.3 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar content should be limited in the diets of young children, for dental health and to avoid establishing a preference for very sweet foods.
What's good
High percentage of plum tomato (93%) as the main ingredient
Includes extra virgin olive oil, a source of healthy fats
Simple and transparent ingredient list with no artificial additives
Watch out for
Trace amounts of sugar and salt are present, but their impact is minimal due to low concentration.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The terms 'simple' and 'clean' are subjective marketing terms that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The term 'loaded with goodness' is a subjective marketing claim that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The term 'mild' is a subjective descriptor of taste and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The product is marked with a green dot, indicating it is vegetarian.
The ingredients list includes Plum Tomato (93%) and Basil Leaves (2%), supporting the claim of Italian Basil & Tomato soup.
The ingredients list states Plum Tomato (93%), which supports the claim of 93% tomatoes.
The ingredient list does not contain any flours.
The ingredient list does not contain any added colours.
The ingredient list does not contain any additives.
The ingredient list does not contain any thickeners.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Plum Tomato 93%Plum Tomato (93%)
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Sugar 2% trace amountSugar (2%)
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Rock Salt 2% trace amountRock Salt (2%)
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Basil Leaves 2% trace amountBasil Leaves (2%)
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 28 mg |
| Potassium | 249 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup?
The label of Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup lists 5 ingredients, in label order: Plum Tomato, Sugar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rock Salt, Basil Leaves. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup safe to eat?
Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This soup mix is largely made of plum tomatoes, with extra virgin olive oil as a beneficial addition. Sugar, rock salt, and basil leaves are present in trace amounts, so they contribute minimally to the overall nutritional profile or flavor.
Why does Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Trace amounts of sugar and salt are present, but their impact is minimal due to low concentration.
Is Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup high in sugar?
Yes — 25 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 19 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup high in salt?
Yes — 6,500 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 16.25 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 11 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Simple & clean" — can't be verified from the label. "LOADED WITH GOODNESS" — can't be verified from the label. "MILD" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup vegetarian?
Simplify Foods Italian Basil & Tomato Instant Soup is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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