Manomasa

Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips

Barcode 5017764003319

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Yes — Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and flavoring agents: natural flavouring, paprika extract, dried yeast extract, dried balsamic vinegar (a complex processed ingredient), and serrano extract. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and represent industrial formulations or extracted additives, which place the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole white corn flour
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

green lentils

Dried legumes that cook into a soft, earthy-tasting legume. Common staple in soups and stews.
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

sugar

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

green jalapeño
OK

ground spices (chilli, cumin, ginger, star anise)
OK

cilantro herb (coriander)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
OK

dried yucatan honey
OK

dried balsamic vinegar

A concentrated form of balsamic vinegar, a traditional grape-based condiment. As a processed liquid condiment, it is used for acidity and sweetness in dishes and is not typically considered ultra-processed.
UPF

dried yeast extract

A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

serrano extract. light

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Common questions about Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips

Is Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips by Manomasa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and flavoring agents: natural flavouring, paprika extract, dried yeast extract, dried balsamic vinegar (a complex processed ingredient), and serrano extract. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and represent industrial formulations or extracted additives, which place the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips as ultra-processed markers: dried yeast extract, natural flavouring, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Serrano cholli & yucatan honey lentil chips?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sea Salt Lentil Chips by Proper, Lentil Chips by Eat Real. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.