Proper chips

Barbecue Lentil Chips

Barcode 5060283762250

Scanned 29 times by Nomi users

Yes — Barbecue Lentil Chips is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients such as natural flavourings, which are extracted and formulated additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. According to the given criteria, the presence of any such ingredient classifies the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lentil flour

Fine flour ground from dried lentils, used as a gluten-free, high-protein grain substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, coconut)

A blend of refined oils from sunflower, rapeseed (canola), and coconut; used for cooking or formulation. Basic culinary oil blend.
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

smoked chipotle pepper

Dried, smoked jalapeño peppers (chipotle) used as a spice to impart smoky heat and flavor.
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about Barbecue Lentil Chips

Is Barbecue Lentil Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Barbecue Lentil Chips by Proper chips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients such as natural flavourings, which are extracted and formulated additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. According to the given criteria, the presence of any such ingredient classifies the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Barbecue Lentil Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Barbecue Lentil Chips as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Barbecue Lentil Chips?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sea Salt Lentil Chips by Proper, Lentil Chips by Eat Real. 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.