Aldi

Lentil Chips

Barcode 4088600463568

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Yes — Lentil Chips is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavour ingredients such as flavourings (unspecified), yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), and smoked sugar. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

cornflour

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

sugar

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

salt

Common edible mineral consisting primarily of sodium chloride, used to season and preserve foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
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

garlic powder

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

chipotle chilli

A chili pepper dried and smoked, used to add heat and smoky flavor. Common in Mexican cuisine.
OK

colours (food colorings)

Food colorings using paprika extract and curcumin as natural colorants to impart red/orange/yellow hues.
OK

smoked sugar

A flavored sugar product created by infusing or smoking granulated sugar to impart a smokey aroma and taste. It is a basic sugar base with added flavoring/process, generally considered a culinary ingredient rather than a highly processed UPF ingredient.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.

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Common questions about Lentil Chips

Is Lentil Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil Chips by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavour ingredients such as flavourings (unspecified), yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), and smoked sugar. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Lentil Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lentil Chips as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, yeast extract powder. 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.