Proper Chips

Barbecue Lentil Chips

Barcode 5060283763004

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Yes — Barbecue Lentil Chips is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially derived flavouring additives classified as UPF. It is also a ready-to-eat extruded snack made from lentil flour, potato starch, corn flour, and rice flour, with added oils and seasonings, further indicating industrial formulation.

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 vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower, coconut)
OK

com flour
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. tomato
OK

spices. allergen info: may contain soya. packaged in a protective atmosphere. this pack contains 1 serving. typical nutrition per 100g per 31g energy 1967kj

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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). This product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially derived flavouring additives classified as UPF. It is also a ready-to-eat extruded snack made from lentil flour, potato starch, corn flour, and rice flour, with added oils and seasonings, further indicating industrial formulation.

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 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.