MERCHANT GOURMET

Tomatoey French Lentils

Barcode 5018095011318

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Yes — Tomatoey French Lentils is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavour which is an industrially produced additive used to enhance taste and is classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. Therefore the whole product is UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked green lentils

Cooked green lentils, primarily the legume with water used in preparation.
OK

tomato and basil sauce; cooked puy lentils

A ready-to-use sauce containing tomato purée, basil, oil, water, sugar and starch, combined with cooked puy lentils.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

basil

Herb used for flavoring in cooking.
OK

dried tomato

Dried tomatoes are ripe tomatoes that have been dehydrated to remove water, concentrating flavor and sweetness. Common in sauces, soups, and antipasti.
OK

white wine

White wine is a fermented grape beverage that may contain added sulphites for preservation. Used as a cooking ingredient or beverage, it is not considered an ultra-processed food.
UPF

natural flavour

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

salt

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

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Not Ultra-Processed

Puy Lentils & French green lentils

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Common questions about Tomatoey French Lentils

Is Tomatoey French Lentils ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomatoey French Lentils by MERCHANT GOURMET is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavour which is an industrially produced additive used to enhance taste and is classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. Therefore the whole product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Tomatoey French Lentils are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomatoey French Lentils as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavour. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tomatoey French Lentils?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Puy Lentils & French green lentils by Merchant Gourmet, Beluga Lentils by Merchant Gourmet. 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.