Halloumi Lentil Rice Salad

Barcode 4061459010190

Yes — Halloumi Lentil Rice Salad is ultra-processed.

This food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients. These include thickeners like methylcellulose and sodium alginate, which are used to modify texture; potassium sorbate, a preservative; and dextrose, an industrially refined sugar. The presence of these additives places the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

red onion

A variety of onion with a reddish-purple skin and white flesh with a mild to medium sharp flavor; commonly used raw in salads or cooked in dishes for sweetness and aroma.
OK

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

dark speckled lentils
OK

brown rice (water,brown rice, salt)
OK

marinated slow roasted tomatoes (8%) (slow roasted tomatoes, rapeseed oil, garlic powder, salt, dried oregano, tomato purée)
OK

halloumi cheese (4%) (halloumi cheese (milk), drier, salt)
OK

mozzarella cheese (1%) (milk)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

chickory root fibre
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

pabulum
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

thickeners: methylcellulose
OK

sodium alginate
OK

parmesan cheese

Aged hard cheese made from cow's milk, originating from Parma, Italy; common in Italian cuisine and used grated or sliced.
OK

salt

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

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

sugar

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

Common questions about Halloumi Lentil Rice Salad

Is Halloumi Lentil Rice Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Halloumi Lentil Rice Salad is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients. These include thickeners like methylcellulose and sodium alginate, which are used to modify texture; potassium sorbate, a preservative; and dextrose, an industrially refined sugar. The presence of these additives places the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Halloumi Lentil Rice Salad are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Halloumi Lentil Rice Salad as ultra-processed markers: potassium sorbate, dextrose. 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.