Nomi
UPF Food Scanner
Know what’s really in your food
Get the free app
Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash by Yorkshire Provender
Yorkshire Provender

Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash

Barcode 5056053308803
Scanned  76  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, chicken, lentils, herbs, spices, salt, basic bouillon with salt and potato starch, tomato products, creamed coconut). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    butternut squash
  • OK
    concentrated tomato juice
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    chicken
    A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
  • OK
    sprach
  • OK
    lentils
    Dried pulses used as a basic, single-ingredient food.
  • OK
    mixed peppers
    A mix of different pepper varieties (commonly bell peppers and chili peppers), typically fresh and used as vegetables or in dishes.
  • OK
    parsnip
    A root vegetable related to carrots and celery, with a sweet, earthy flavor; commonly eaten cooked or raw.
  • 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, potato starch)
  • OK
    dried vegetables (celeriac (celery), onion)
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    spices (celery, turmeric, black pepper)
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    herbs (lovage, parsley)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    caraway seeds
    Dried seeds of the Carum carvi plant, used as a warm, slightly citrusy spice in breads, sausages, and savory dishes.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • OK
    garam masala (coriander, cassia, ginger, clove)
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

More in Ready Meals

See all Ready Meals →

Other ready meals products Nomi has analysed ingredient by ingredient.

Common questions about Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash

Is Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash ultra-processed?

No — Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash by Yorkshire Provender is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, chicken, lentils, herbs, spices, salt, basic bouillon with salt and potato starch, tomato products, creamed coconut). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

BBC As seen on The One Show

Scan it yourself,
right in the aisle

This page was shared from Nomi, the free app that tells you instantly whether any food is ultra-processed.

  • Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label
  • Every ingredient explained in plain English
  • Daily check-ins show how food affects how you feel
  • Save favourites and build a healthier shopping list

Free download · No subscription needed to start scanning

Nomi monthly wellbeing report
Nomi scan result screen

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.

Nomi — UPF Scanner Free on iOS & Android
Get the app