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Lentil Spinach Dhal Soup by Tideford
Tideford

Lentil Spinach Dhal Soup

Barcode 5034124005325
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Lentil Spinach Dhal Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are water, vegetables, lentils, spices, creamed coconut, sunflower oil, and a simple vegetable bouillon and curry powder with no industrial additives or ultra-processed sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or modified starches. These are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Clear, colorless liquid essential for hydration and cooking; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    chopped tomatoes
    Tomatoes that have been chopped, a basic vegetable ingredient used in cooking.
  • OK
    red lentils (11%)
  • OK
    spinach (8%)
  • OK
    onion
    Bulb vegetable with a characteristic pungent flavor, widely used as base in soups, stews, and savory dishes.
  • OK
    creamed coconut
    A coconut product made by processing coconut meat into a creamy paste or block, used as a dairy-free cream substitute or flavoring.
  • OK
    vegetable bouillon (*salt, rice flour, onion, parsnip, carrot, olive oil, turmeric, parsley)
  • OK
    curry powder (turmeric, coriander, *sea salt, chilli, onion powder, fenugreek, garlic, cumin, ginger, fennel, black pepper)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    sea salt
    Inedible mineral salt collected from sea water or saline deposits, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
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Common questions about Lentil Spinach Dhal Soup

Is Lentil Spinach Dhal Soup ultra-processed?

No — Lentil Spinach Dhal Soup by Tideford is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are water, vegetables, lentils, spices, creamed coconut, sunflower oil, and a simple vegetable bouillon and curry powder with no industrial additives or ultra-processed sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or modified starches. These are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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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