Lidl

Lentil Bolognese (Taste Of)

Barcode 4335619071179

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lentil Bolognese (Taste Of) is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including yeast extract powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), yeast extract, dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), vegetable bouillon with flavour extracts, and stabiliser guar gum. These industrial ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many base ingredients (lentils, vegetables, tomato products, basic vegetable oils) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lentil bologne cooked brown lentils with tomato
OK

mushrooms and celery ingredients 49% cooked brown lentils (water)
OK

brown lentils

Dried brown lentils, a versatile legume used as a staple ingredient.
OK

14% tomatoes (tomato)
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

12% tomato passata
OK

8% mushrooms
OK

6% tomato paste
OK

onions

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

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

2% celery
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower and/or rapeseed)
OK

vegetable bouillon (salt, yeast extract, dextrose, potato starch, onion extract, carrot powder, herb extracts [marjoram, thyme, sage], spice extracts [pepper, celery], parsley, colour: curcumin)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
UPF

yeast extract powder

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

stabiliser: guar gum; oregano
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.

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Common questions about Lentil Bolognese (Taste Of)

Is Lentil Bolognese (Taste Of) ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil Bolognese (Taste Of) by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including yeast extract powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), yeast extract, dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), vegetable bouillon with flavour extracts, and stabiliser guar gum. These industrial ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many base ingredients (lentils, vegetables, tomato products, basic vegetable oils) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Lentil Bolognese (Taste Of) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lentil Bolognese (Taste Of) as an ultra-processed marker: 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.