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Jamie Oliver lovely lentils by Full of Goodness, Jamie Oliver
Full of Goodness, Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver lovely lentils

Barcode 5030101022286
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Jamie Oliver lovely lentils is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an emulsifier) and xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener), and natural flavourings. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pre-cooked lentils (50%) (water)
  • OK
    lentils
    Dried pulses used as a basic, single-ingredient food.
  • OK
    vegetables (29%) (carrots, spinach, celery, red onion)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavouring substances derived from natural sources, here noted to contain celery. Used to impart aroma or taste without adding a discrete food item.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    potato flakes (potato, emulsifier: mono-and glycerides of fatty acids)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • UPF
    xanthan gum
    A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.

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Common questions about Jamie Oliver lovely lentils

Is Jamie Oliver lovely lentils ultra-processed?

Yes — Jamie Oliver lovely lentils by Full of Goodness, Jamie Oliver is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an emulsifier) and xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener), and natural flavourings. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Jamie Oliver lovely lentils are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Jamie Oliver lovely lentils as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, xanthan gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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