Lentil Vegetable Salad

Barcode 5060005487874

Yes — Lentil Vegetable Salad is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes sulphites, which are pre-identified UPF additives in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (lentils, vegetables, herbs, oil), but the presence of sulphites is sufficient to categorize the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked lentils (45%)
OK

roasted vegetables (25%) (aubergine, courgette, sunflower oil, water, red pepper, pomegranate juice syrup (3.5%)
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

white balsamic vinegar
OK

lentils

Dried pulses used as a basic, single-ingredient food.
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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

oregano

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

dietary trace of wheat
OK

soy

Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
UPF

sulphites

Sulfur-containing additives (e.g., sulfur dioxide) used as preservatives in foods and drinks.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.

Common questions about Lentil Vegetable Salad

Is Lentil Vegetable Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil Vegetable Salad is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes sulphites, which are pre-identified UPF additives in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (lentils, vegetables, herbs, oil), but the presence of sulphites is sufficient to categorize the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Lentil Vegetable Salad are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lentil Vegetable Salad as an ultra-processed marker: sulphites. 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?

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.