Lentil Grain Bowl

Barcode 5056215601056

Yes — Lentil Grain Bowl is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/processed ingredients such as modified starch (a thickener) and pea protein (an isolated protein ingredient). These extracted and modified components place the product in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many base ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

freekeh (23%)(freekeh)
OK

cooked brown lentils (brown lentils (17%), cooked pearl barley (17%)(pearl barley), butternut squash (6%), onion (5%), chopped tomatoes (5%), cumin, coriander seed, sunflower oil, mace, salt, spirit vinegar, garlic puree, thickeners, (modified starch, colour paprika extract), natural yogurt, cooked black rice (4.2%)(black rice), cooked brown basmati rice (3.5%)(brown basmati rice), roasted onion, pea protein, chickpeas (2.7%), brown sugar, ginger, coriander, cornflour, salt, cumin, garam masala, cornflour, (contains cinnamon, dill, ginger, cloves)

Common questions about Lentil Grain Bowl

Is Lentil Grain Bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil Grain Bowl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/processed ingredients such as modified starch (a thickener) and pea protein (an isolated protein ingredient). These extracted and modified components place the product in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many base ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

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.

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.