M&S

Honey Barbecue Flavour Lentil Chips

Barcode 29378869

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Honey Barbecue Flavour Lentil Chips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations, specifically: natural flavouring, natural colour (paprika extract), malted barley extract (in dried barley malt vinegar), and potassium chloride as a salt substitute. These are extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives and flavouring systems consistent with NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

lentil flour (36%) sunflower oil cornflour. rice flour potato starch sugar pea starch - potassium chloride salt dried honey
OK

dried yeast dried tomatoes · dried onion ground spices (black pepper. smoked paprika chilli powder cumin). dried red peppers acid: citric acid dried garlic dried oregano dried green peppers. dried barley malt vinegar (contains gluten). natural colour: paprika extract natural flavouring. dried yeast extract
OK

for allergens see ingredients in bold. suitable for vegetarians contains salt substitute potassium chloride

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Common questions about Honey Barbecue Flavour Lentil Chips

Is Honey Barbecue Flavour Lentil Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey Barbecue Flavour Lentil Chips by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations, specifically: natural flavouring, natural colour (paprika extract), malted barley extract (in dried barley malt vinegar), and potassium chloride as a salt substitute. These are extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives and flavouring systems consistent with NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.