Sharwood's

8 Plain Poppadom

Barcode 5000354911095

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No — 8 Plain Poppadom is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists of basic culinary ingredients: black chickpea gram flour, water, salt, calcium oxide as a simple raising agent, rice flour, and sunflower oil. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, gums, refined syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil). Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

black chickpea gram flour
OK

water

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

salt

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

raising agent (calcium oxide)
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

sunflower oil. allergy advice: may contain wheat

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Common questions about 8 Plain Poppadom

Is 8 Plain Poppadom ultra-processed?

No — 8 Plain Poppadom by Sharwood's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists of basic culinary ingredients: black chickpea gram flour, water, salt, calcium oxide as a simple raising agent, rice flour, and sunflower oil. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, gums, refined syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil). Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.