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One Pot Meal Indian Black Daal

Barcode 5060430292548

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Yes — One Pot Meal Indian Black Daal is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a color/flavor additive and is considered a UPF ingredient under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of paprika extract is sufficient to categorize the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

urad lentils 14%
OK

red kidney beans 7%
OK

tomatoes 7% (tomatoes)
OK

citric acid

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

sweet potato

A starchy root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. Commonly baked, boiled, or roasted.
OK

coconut cream 3%
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

roasted onion puree (onion, rapeseed oil)
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

roasted garlic puree
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dark speckled lentils
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

curry leaves
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

cardamom

A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about One Pot Meal Indian Black Daal

Is One Pot Meal Indian Black Daal ultra-processed?

Yes — One Pot Meal Indian Black Daal by BOL is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a color/flavor additive and is considered a UPF ingredient under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of paprika extract is sufficient to categorize the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in One Pot Meal Indian Black Daal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in One Pot Meal Indian Black Daal as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. 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.