Bilash, Aldi

Poppadoms

Barcode 4088600260280

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

No — Poppadoms is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic flours, oil, salt, and standard raising agents (calcium hydroxide, sodium carbonates, diphosphates) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined syrups. Therefore this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lentil flour

A fine, pale powder made by grinding dried lentils. It is a basic, minimally processed legume flour used in baking and cooking for adding protein, fiber, and a mild, earthy flavor.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

raising agents: calcium hydroxide
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
OK

allergy advice: may contain peanuts and nuts
OK

dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians
OK

no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives

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Common questions about Poppadoms

Is Poppadoms ultra-processed?

No — Poppadoms by Bilash, Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic flours, oil, salt, and standard raising agents (calcium hydroxide, sodium carbonates, diphosphates) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined syrups. Therefore this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Poppadoms are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Poppadoms as an ultra-processed marker: diphosphates. 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?

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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.