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Yes — Lentil and pepper soup is ultra-processed.
This soup is ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin and yeast extract, which are industrially processed additives used as flavor enhancers and texturizers, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
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Yes — Lentil and pepper soup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This soup is ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin and yeast extract, which are industrially processed additives used as flavor enhancers and texturizers, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
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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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.