Proper

sour & cream chive flavour lentil chips

Barcode 5060283762267

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Yes — sour & cream chive flavour lentil chips is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'natural flavourings', which are industrially produced flavor additives not used in home cooking. The rest of the ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of natural flavourings is sufficient to make it UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lentil flour

A flour made from ground lentils, used as a gluten-free alternative or protein-rich ingredient 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

rice flour

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

sugar

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

parsley

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

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.

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Common questions about sour & cream chive flavour lentil chips

Is sour & cream chive flavour lentil chips ultra-processed?

Yes — sour & cream chive flavour lentil chips by Proper is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'natural flavourings', which are industrially produced flavor additives not used in home cooking. The rest of the ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of natural flavourings is sufficient to make it UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in sour & cream chive flavour lentil chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in sour & cream chive flavour lentil chips as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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?

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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.