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Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables

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No — Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are minimally processed whole foods (wheatberries, lentils, vegetables, oils, herbs, salt, garlic purée). No industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing are present. Therefore this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheatberries (42%) (water, wheatberries)
OK

green lentils (24%) (water, green lentils)
OK

edamame beans

Young soybeans (edamame) typically sold fresh or frozen and used as a vegetable/legume ingredient; minimal processing.
OK

kale

A dark leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, and K, commonly used fresh in salads or cooked as a side dish.
OK

broccoli

Fresh green vegetable from the cruciferous family, commonly used as a side or ingredient.
OK

black quinoa (water, black quinoa)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

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

lemon zest

Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
OK

mint

A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

black pepper allergy advics for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables

Is Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables ultra-processed?

No — Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are minimally processed whole foods (wheatberries, lentils, vegetables, oils, herbs, salt, garlic purée). No industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing are present. Therefore this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.

Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables

Ingredients

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Common questions about Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables

Is Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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