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Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry by Leon
Leon

Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry

Barcode 5060699971253
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry is ultra-processed.

This curry contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, dextrose, onion extract, and the colour additive curcumin, as well as bouillon-type industrial flavor enhancers. These industrially processed components make the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification, even though it also includes many whole-food ingredients like lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, and spices.

Common questions about Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry

Is Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry by Leon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This curry contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, dextrose, onion extract, and the colour additive curcumin, as well as bouillon-type industrial flavor enhancers. These industrially processed components make the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification, even though it also includes many whole-food ingredients like lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, and spices.

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.

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