The Real Greek

Chickpea salad

Barcode 5060005422769

No — Chickpea salad is not ultra-processed.

The product contains chickpeas, vegetables, oil, spices, salt, water, concentrated lemon juice, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, and citric acid is an allowed basic additive; there are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or similar. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas (77%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

water

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

salt

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

concentrated lemon juice (0.9%)
OK

cumin (0.4%)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
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

garlic powder

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

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Common questions about Chickpea salad

Is Chickpea salad ultra-processed?

No — Chickpea salad by The Real Greek is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains chickpeas, vegetables, oil, spices, salt, water, concentrated lemon juice, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, and citric acid is an allowed basic additive; there are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or similar. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the given 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?

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.