Sainsburys

Mini popadoms

Barcode 00266680

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No — Mini popadoms is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains lentil flour, basic vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), salt, potassium chloride, simple raising agents (calcium oxide, sodium hydrogen carbonate), and rice flour. These are all basic or minimally processed ingredients and common leavening agents, with no ultra-processed additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, industrial syrups, or modified starches. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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lentil flour

A fine, pale powder made by grinding dried lentils. It is a basic, minimally processed legume flour used in baking and cooking for adding protein, fiber, and a mild, earthy flavor.
OK

vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil)
OK

salt

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

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
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raising agents: calcium oxide
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sodium hydrogen carbonate; rice flour

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Common questions about Mini popadoms

Is Mini popadoms ultra-processed?

No — Mini popadoms by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains lentil flour, basic vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), salt, potassium chloride, simple raising agents (calcium oxide, sodium hydrogen carbonate), and rice flour. These are all basic or minimally processed ingredients and common leavening agents, with no ultra-processed additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, industrial syrups, or modified starches. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system.

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.