Napolina

Lentils in water

Barcode 5000232001108

No — Lentils in water is not ultra-processed.

This product contains brown lentils, water, and simple additives (ascorbic acid as an acidity regulator, calcium chloride as a firming agent). These are basic culinary ingredients and common processing aids, without industrial formulations like refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners. It fits as a minimally processed canned legume, not an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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brown lentils

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

water

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

acidity regulator (ascorbic acid)
OK

calcium chloride (firming agent)

Calcium chloride is an edible salt used as a firming agent in canned vegetables, pickles, and various foods.

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Common questions about Lentils in water

Is Lentils in water ultra-processed?

No — Lentils in water by Napolina is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains brown lentils, water, and simple additives (ascorbic acid as an acidity regulator, calcium chloride as a firming agent). These are basic culinary ingredients and common processing aids, without industrial formulations like refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners. It fits as a minimally processed canned legume, not 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?

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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.