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Salt and vinegar lentil chips

Barcode 5060283762366

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Yes — Salt and vinegar lentil chips is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially extracted flavouring additives classified as UPF. The chips are otherwise made primarily from flours, starch, vegetable oils, salt, sugar, and vinegar, but the natural flavourings are sufficient for the UPF classification.

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).
UPF

natural flavourings

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

sugar

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

apple cider vinegar

Fermented liquid produced from apple juice, commonly used in dressings, marinades, and flavoring.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.

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Common questions about Salt and vinegar lentil chips

Is Salt and vinegar lentil chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt and vinegar lentil chips by Proper is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially extracted flavouring additives classified as UPF. The chips are otherwise made primarily from flours, starch, vegetable oils, salt, sugar, and vinegar, but the natural flavourings are sufficient for the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Salt and vinegar lentil chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salt and vinegar 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 Salt and vinegar lentil chips?

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