Proper

Salt & Vinegar Lentil Chips

Barcode 5060283762427

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Yes — Salt & Vinegar Lentil Chips is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify taste. The base is also a refined flour- and starch-based chip snack rather than a whole lentil food, which aligns with ready-to-eat ultra-processed snack foods in the NOVA classification.

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 oil, rapeseed oil, coconut oil)
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 & Vinegar Lentil Chips

Is Salt & Vinegar Lentil Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & Vinegar Lentil Chips by Proper is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify taste. The base is also a refined flour- and starch-based chip snack rather than a whole lentil food, which aligns with ready-to-eat ultra-processed snack foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Salt & Vinegar Lentil Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salt & 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 & Vinegar Lentil Chips?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Snackrite Salt & Vinegar Crisps by Snackrite. 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.