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No — Brown lentil curry is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list consists only of minimally processed ingredients and common culinary additives (rehydrated lentils, water, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, starch, curry powder, salt, garlic, chilli). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, modified starches, refined syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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No — Brown lentil curry by Biona is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of minimally processed ingredients and common culinary additives (rehydrated lentils, water, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, starch, curry powder, salt, garlic, chilli). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, modified starches, refined syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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.