Lidl

Plain Poppadoms

Barcode 20608118

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No — Plain Poppadoms is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are lentil flour, rapeseed oil, salt, and common raising agents (calcium hydroxide, sodium carbonates, diphosphates). These are basic culinary ingredients and standard leavening agents; there are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other UPF markers. According to the provided criteria, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

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

raising agents: calcium hydroxide
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.

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Common questions about Plain Poppadoms

Is Plain Poppadoms ultra-processed?

No — Plain Poppadoms by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are lentil flour, rapeseed oil, salt, and common raising agents (calcium hydroxide, sodium carbonates, diphosphates). These are basic culinary ingredients and standard leavening agents; there are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other UPF markers. According to the provided criteria, this product is not ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Plain Poppadoms are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Plain Poppadoms as an ultra-processed marker: diphosphates. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.