Whitworths

Indian lentil dhal

Barcode 5000234052825

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Indian lentil dhal is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient considered UPF under NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients like vegetable oil, lentils, vegetables, and spices are minimally processed, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked lentils (76%) (water, green lentils, black lentils)
OK

soya protein pieces. coconut cream
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

onions

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

herbs and spices (1%) (including coriander, ginger)
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower oil or rapeseed oil)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

salt

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

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

soya sauce (soya beans, wheat, salt). for allergens including cereals containing gluten see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Indian lentil dhal

Is Indian lentil dhal ultra-processed?

Yes — Indian lentil dhal by Whitworths is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient considered UPF under NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients like vegetable oil, lentils, vegetables, and spices are minimally processed, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Indian lentil dhal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Indian lentil dhal as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.