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8 hour Black Dal by M&S Collection
M&S Collection

8 hour Black Dal

Barcode 29235094
Scanned  9  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — 8 hour Black Dal is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients (water, lentils, dairy products, tomato paste, spices, salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and vegetable purées) are basic or minimally processed culinary ingredients with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, modified starches, etc.). Therefore this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    urid dal
  • OK
    skim milk
    Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
  • OK
    tomato paste (9%)
  • OK
    whipping cream(milk)(6%)
  • OK
    unsalted butter(milk) (6%)
  • OK
    smoky butter(milk). smoked sunflower oil
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    fenugreek
  • OK
    ground garam masala. ginger purée
  • 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
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    green chilli purée

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Common questions about 8 hour Black Dal

Is 8 hour Black Dal ultra-processed?

No — 8 hour Black Dal by M&S Collection is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients (water, lentils, dairy products, tomato paste, spices, salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and vegetable purées) are basic or minimally processed culinary ingredients with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, modified starches, etc.). Therefore this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food according to 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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