The Gym Kitchen

Tikka Lentils

Barcode 5060084349384

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Yes — Tikka Lentils is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch used as a thickener, colour (paprika extract), flavouring, smoke flavouring, and stabiliser (guar gum). These extracted and processed additives, especially the pre-identified UPF ingredients colour (paprika extract), flavouring, and stabiliser (guar gum), place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked green lentils (39%) [water
OK

green lentils]
OK

cooked vegetable proteins (22%) (12%) water
OK

chickpeas

Legume seeds used as a staple in many cuisines, available dried or canned.
OK

tikka paste (8%) [water
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

spice water pea protein concentrate
OK

faba protein concentrate
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

cooked chickpeas (cumin coriander seed, turmeric, green cardamom, fenugreek seed, pimento, nutmeg, ginger, mace)
OK

salt spirit vinegar
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

thickener (modified we maze starch)
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

smoke flavouring]
OK

chopped tomatoes tomatoes
OK

tomato juice]
OK

onions

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

vegetable oil (rapeseed oil or sunflower oil)
OK

garam masala [coriander
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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

cassia cinnamon
OK

dill

Fragrant herb used to flavor dishes and pickles; delicate fronds and seeds.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

cloves]
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 powder

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

salt

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

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
OK

cumin powder colour (paprika extract)
OK

parsley

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

guar gum

A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
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.

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Common questions about Tikka Lentils

Is Tikka Lentils ultra-processed?

Yes — Tikka Lentils by The Gym Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch used as a thickener, colour (paprika extract), flavouring, smoke flavouring, and stabiliser (guar gum). These extracted and processed additives, especially the pre-identified UPF ingredients colour (paprika extract), flavouring, and stabiliser (guar gum), place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tikka Lentils are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tikka Lentils as ultra-processed markers: colour (paprika extract), flavouring, guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tikka Lentils?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tomato lentils by Lidl, Beluga Lentil by Merchant Gourmet. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.