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Lentil & pea veggie cakes - spinach & pesto imp

Barcode 5013665115397

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lentil & pea veggie cakes - spinach & pesto imp is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “natural flavour,” which is an industrial flavoring additive and fits the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like lentil flour, rapeseed oil, spinach, peas, garlic, basil, salt, and sugar are not UPF on their own, but the presence of industrial flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lentil flour

Finely milled flour made from lentils (Pisum sativum? actually Lens culinaris). Used as gluten-free flour alternative with protein and fiber.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

spinach pesto seasoning (72%) [onion
OK

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spinach 12%
OK

garlic 10%
UPF

natural flavour

A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.
OK

basil 1.2%
OK

green peas (57%)

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Common questions about Lentil & pea veggie cakes - spinach & pesto imp

Is Lentil & pea veggie cakes - spinach & pesto imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil & pea veggie cakes - spinach & pesto imp by Kallø is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “natural flavour,” which is an industrial flavoring additive and fits the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like lentil flour, rapeseed oil, spinach, peas, garlic, basil, salt, and sugar are not UPF on their own, but the presence of industrial flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Lentil & pea veggie cakes - spinach & pesto imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lentil & pea veggie cakes - spinach & pesto imp as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavour. 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.