Spiced Chickpea Lentil Mix

Barcode 4069365347980

Yes — Spiced Chickpea Lentil Mix is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and therefore classifies the food as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like chickpeas, lentils, spices, tomato paste, sugar, ground rice, and cornflour are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chickpeas (38%)
OK

lentils (15%)
OK

double concentrated tomato paste
OK

sugar

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

ground rice

Milled white or brown rice that is refined to a powder; used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

cornflour

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

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
OK

smoked paprika powder
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

fenugreek (ground)

Ground seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum), used as a spice with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty flavor and a hint of maple-like sweetness.
OK

ground fennel

Finely ground fennel seeds, a common spice used for flavoring and digestive aid.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

Common questions about Spiced Chickpea Lentil Mix

Is Spiced Chickpea Lentil Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Chickpea Lentil Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and therefore classifies the food as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like chickpeas, lentils, spices, tomato paste, sugar, ground rice, and cornflour are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Spiced Chickpea Lentil Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spiced Chickpea Lentil Mix as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.