Sainsbury's

Chickpeas in water

Barcode 01642605

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No — Chickpeas in water is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are only organic chickpeas and water, which are minimally processed foods with no additives, refined sugars, or industrial ingredients. This is not an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpeas

Whole, dried or canned legumes (Cicer arietinum) commonly used in salads, stews, and hummus; a basic plant-based protein source.
OK

water

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

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Common questions about Chickpeas in water

Is Chickpeas in water ultra-processed?

No — Chickpeas in water by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are only organic chickpeas and water, which are minimally processed foods with no additives, refined sugars, or industrial ingredients. This is not an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

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.