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Taste of Gorgeous Green by Lidl
Lidl

Taste of Gorgeous Green

Barcode 4056489480044
Scanned  66  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Taste of Gorgeous Green is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener) and vegetable seasoning (likely an industrial flavoring mix), which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

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    68% cooked green lentils. 9% carrot. 9% celery. 7% spinach. 4% red onion. red wine vinegar. olive oil. vegetable seasoning. circumin. guar gum. salt. ground black pepper

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Common questions about Taste of Gorgeous Green

Is Taste of Gorgeous Green ultra-processed?

Yes — Taste of Gorgeous Green by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener) and vegetable seasoning (likely an industrial flavoring mix), which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

What are healthier alternatives to Taste of Gorgeous Green?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Puy Lentils & French green lentils by Merchant Gourmet, Beluga Lentils by Merchant Gourmet. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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