Merchant Gourmet

3-bean & lentil chilli

Barcode 5056215600721

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — 3-bean & lentil chilli is ultra-processed.

This chilli is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: dried glucose syrup and dextrose (industrially refined sugars), chilli flavouring (added flavouring), and vegetable bouillon with yeast extract and colour extracts used as flavour enhancers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked brown lentils

Prepared lentils; legume, cooked with water.
OK

cooked black beans

Prepared black beans; legume, cooked with water.
OK

cooked pinto beans

Prepared pinto beans; legume, cooked with water.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

sweetcorn

Cereal grain kernels that are sweet in taste; commonly eaten cooked or canned. In this form, 7% of the product is sweetcorn by weight.
OK

red pepper

A common vegetable used to add mild, sweet heat and color to dishes.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
UPF

chipotle chilli seasoning

A flavored blend used to season foods, containing chipotle chili and a small amount of added sugars and starches.
OK

smoked paprika powder

Ground dried smoked peppers used as a spice for color and flavor.
OK

chipotle chili powder

Ground dried jalapeño peppers, used as a smoky chili spice.
OK

dried minced red pepper

Finely minced dried red chili peppers used as a spice or seasoning.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

dried minced onion

Dehydrated onion bits used as a flavoring or seasoning.
OK

salt

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

crushed chillies

Crushed dried chili peppers, used as a spice or heat source in dishes.
UPF

citric acid

Citric acid used as an acidity regulator or preservative in foods.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

dried rubbed parsley

Dried parsley leaves, used as a herb for flavoring.
UPF

paprika extract colour

A colorant derived from paprika used to give a red/orange hue to foods; classified as an additive.
UPF

chilli flavoring

A flavoring component or blend imparting a chili note; often contains spice extracts and additives; used as a flavoring agent.
OK

kidney beans

Cooked or canned kidney beans used as a legume ingredient; listed with 1.8% indicating content.
UPF

vegetable bouillon

A savory flavoring made from salt, yeast extract, dextrose, starch and vegetable/herb extracts; often used as a stock base or seasoning.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

smoked paprika powder

Ground smoked paprika used as a spice or seasoning.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

cornflour

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

red chili

Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
OK

black pepper

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

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.

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Common questions about 3-bean & lentil chilli

Is 3-bean & lentil chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — 3-bean & lentil chilli by Merchant Gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chilli is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: dried glucose syrup and dextrose (industrially refined sugars), chilli flavouring (added flavouring), and vegetable bouillon with yeast extract and colour extracts used as flavour enhancers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in 3-bean & lentil chilli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in 3-bean & lentil chilli as ultra-processed markers: chipotle chilli seasoning, citric acid, paprika extract colour, chilli flavoring, vegetable bouillon. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.