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Tarka Dahl by Pataks
Pataks

Tarka Dahl

Barcode 5011308701655
Scanned  10  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tarka Dahl is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (water, lentils/dhal, vegetables, spices, oil, salt). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    dhal (15%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    garlic paste
  • OK
    ginger paste
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    green chili
    Fresh green chili pepper, adds heat and fresh flavor; edible fruit of Capsicum species.
  • OK
    turmeric powder
    A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    mango powder
    Powder made from dried mango fruit, used as a flavoring or colorant in various cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander leaves (cilantro)
    Fresh leaves of the Coriandrum sativum plant, used as a herb for fresh, citrusy flavor.

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Common questions about Tarka Dahl

Is Tarka Dahl ultra-processed?

No — Tarka Dahl by Pataks is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (water, lentils/dhal, vegetables, spices, oil, salt). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to 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.

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