Really Interesting Food Company

organic Sri Lankan Lentil & Coconut Soup

Barcode 5034736000060

No — organic Sri Lankan Lentil & Coconut Soup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic whole foods and simple culinary ingredients (water, lentils, creamed coconut, pulses, spices, sea salt, and concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing per the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

red lentils (8.5%)
OK

creamed corenut (5%)
OK

toor dhal (4%)
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

turimeric
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about organic Sri Lankan Lentil & Coconut Soup

Is organic Sri Lankan Lentil & Coconut Soup ultra-processed?

No — organic Sri Lankan Lentil & Coconut Soup by Really Interesting Food Company is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic whole foods and simple culinary ingredients (water, lentils, creamed coconut, pulses, spices, sea salt, and concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing per the NOVA criteria.

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.