Proper Chips

Prawn Cocktail Flavour Lentil Chips

Barcode 5060283763097

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Yes — Prawn Cocktail Flavour Lentil Chips is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically natural flavouring and colour (paprika extract), which are considered UPF ingredients according to NOVA-style criteria. The rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary components (lentil flour, potato starch, corn flour, vegetable oils, sugar, rice flour, salt, spices, citric acid), but the presence of these flavouring and colouring additives is enough to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

lentil flour

Fine flour milled from lentils, used as a gluten-free, high-protein alternative to wheat flour.
OK

potato starch

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

sugar

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

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

chilean salt

Salt (sodium chloride) sourced from Chile, used as a basic seasoning and flavor enhancer.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Prawn Cocktail Flavour Lentil Chips

Is Prawn Cocktail Flavour Lentil Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Prawn Cocktail Flavour Lentil Chips by Proper Chips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically natural flavouring and colour (paprika extract), which are considered UPF ingredients according to NOVA-style criteria. The rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary components (lentil flour, potato starch, corn flour, vegetable oils, sugar, rice flour, salt, spices, citric acid), but the presence of these flavouring and colouring additives is enough to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Prawn Cocktail Flavour Lentil Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Prawn Cocktail Flavour Lentil Chips as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, colour (paprika extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Prawn Cocktail Flavour 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.