Smoked Chicken Lentil Curry

Barcode 29488704

Yes — Smoked Chicken Lentil Curry is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains tamarind extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (chicken, lentils, vegetables, yoghurt, spices), but the presence of tamarind extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

smoked chicken: breast (50%)
OK

red lentils (18%)
OK

water

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

chana dal (split chickpeas)
OK

tomatoes (16%)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

concentrated pineapple juice
OK

yogurt (milk)

A dairy product produced by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures; commonly contains live cultures.
OK

spices: garlic powder
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

tamarind extract

Concentrated extract derived from tamarind pulp; used for sour flavor in sauces and beverages.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

salt

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

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

vegetable stock

Liquid or powder made from vegetables simmered to extract flavor, used as a base for soups and sauces. May be packaged as a powder or cubic stock.

Common questions about Smoked Chicken Lentil Curry

Is Smoked Chicken Lentil Curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Chicken Lentil Curry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains tamarind extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (chicken, lentils, vegetables, yoghurt, spices), but the presence of tamarind extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Smoked Chicken Lentil Curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smoked Chicken Lentil Curry as an ultra-processed marker: tamarind extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.