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Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli

Barcode 5054781876007

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No — Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or common culinary ingredients (vegetables, beans, oil, spices, cornflour, sugar) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, or emulsifiers, so this is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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red peppers (15%)
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onions

A bulbous edible vegetable from the species Allium, commonly used as a base flavor and aromatic in many cuisines.
OK

tomatoes (9%)
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red kidney beans (9%)
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carrots (8%)
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potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
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black beans (8%)
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
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oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
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chilli powder

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

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli

Is Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli ultra-processed?

No — Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or common culinary ingredients (vegetables, beans, oil, spices, cornflour, sugar) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, or emulsifiers, so this is not ultra-processed according to 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.

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.

Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli

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Common questions about Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli

Is Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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