Aldi

Tomato and lentil

Barcode 4088600319261

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

No — Tomato and lentil is not ultra-processed.

Contains only basic ingredients (vegetables, pulses, herbs, spices, basic oil, sugar, salt) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

diced tomatoes (27%)
OK

water

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

crushed tomatoes (14%)
OK

onions

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

carrot potato
OK

red spuit lentils (4.5%)
OK

diced red pepper
OK

spinach

Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
OK

lentils (1.5%) tomato purée
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

rapeseed oil

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

corn flour (cornstarch)

Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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

red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
UPF

onion juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from onions, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and savory products.
OK

carrot juice from concentrate
OK

corn starch

Powdered starch derived from corn, widely used as a thickener and binding agent in cooking and baking.
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
OK

fenugreek leaf ground nutmeg
OK

leek powder

Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
OK

garlic powder

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

nutmeg oil

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Common questions about Tomato and lentil

Is Tomato and lentil ultra-processed?

No — Tomato and lentil by Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains only basic ingredients (vegetables, pulses, herbs, spices, basic oil, sugar, salt) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tomato and lentil are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato and lentil as an ultra-processed marker: onion juice concentrate. 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.