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Lentil Dhal Soup by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Lentil Dhal Soup

Barcode 01799095
Scanned  70  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Lentil Dhal Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary items (vegetables, pulses, spices, coconut paste, rapeseed oil, salt, lemon juice). Cornflour, garlic purée, and ginger purée are still minimally processed forms of whole foods and there are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or emulsifiers present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato (7%)
  • OK
    carrots (7%)
  • OK
    potato (7%)
  • OK
    red split lentils (4.5%)
  • OK
    chickpeas (3%)
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    coconut paste
  • OK
    green lentils (1.5%)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    chili flakes
    Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    clove powder
    A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic flavoring.

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Common questions about Lentil Dhal Soup

Is Lentil Dhal Soup ultra-processed?

No — Lentil Dhal Soup by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary items (vegetables, pulses, spices, coconut paste, rapeseed oil, salt, lemon juice). Cornflour, garlic purée, and ginger purée are still minimally processed forms of whole foods and there are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or emulsifiers present.

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.

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