No — Red split lentils is not ultra-processed.
Single-ingredient whole food (red lentils) with no additives or industrial ingredients; classified as minimally processed, not ultra-processed.
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No — Red split lentils by Laila is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Single-ingredient whole food (red lentils) with no additives or industrial ingredients; classified as minimally processed, not ultra-processed.
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.