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Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans by Merchant Gourmet
Merchant Gourmet

Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans

Barcode 5018095011059
Scanned  28  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically natural flavourings / natural flavouring, which are industrial formulations used for flavouring. Therefore the overall product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked green lentils (41%) water
  • OK
    green lentils
    Dried legumes that cook into a soft, earthy-tasting legume. Common staple in soups and stews.
  • OK
    tomato purée (tomato, acidity regulator: citric acid)
  • OK
    rehydrated red kidney beans (8%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cooked durum wheat (water, durum wheat)
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    sherry vinegar (sulphites)
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    jalapeño seasoning (0.6%) rice flour
  • OK
    jalapeño chilli pepper
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    rosemary (0.3%)
  • OK
    smoked paprika (0.3%)
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans

Is Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans by Merchant Gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically natural flavourings / natural flavouring, which are industrial formulations used for flavouring. Therefore the overall product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Spicy Cajun-Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Good Grains Spanish Style Grains by Worldwide Foods, Aldi, Aldi Worldwide Foods, Brown, Red & Wild Wholegrain Rice by Merchant Gourmet, Caribbean Rice & Peas Basmati Rice by Tilda. 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.

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