Leon

Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry

Barcode 5060699971253

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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.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked brown lentils (34%) (water, brown lentils)
OK

cooked chickpeas (20%) (water, chickpeas)
OK

chopped tomatoes (9%) [tomatoes
OK

tomato juice]
OK

coconut cream (coconut extract)
OK

water

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

single cream (milk) (8%)
OK

green beans

Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

tomato paste

A thick paste made from concentrated tomatoes, used as a base for sauces and soups.
OK

vegetable oil (rapeseed and/or sunflower)
OK

ginger puree

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

vegetable bouillon [salt
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

potato starch

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

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

carrot powder

Dried, milled carrot used as a powder for flavoring or coloring; a single-ingredient, minimally processed pantry item.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
OK

herb extracts (marjoram, thyme, sage)
OK

pepper extract]
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in 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

green jalapeno
OK

roasted garlic puree
OK

seasoning powder [ground spices [coriander
OK

fenugreek
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

caraway

A spice derived from the seeds of Carum carvi, with a warm, sweet, anise-like flavor used in breads, curries, and pickles.
OK

cayenne chilli
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

black pepper]
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Powdered form of garlic used as a spice or seasoning.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
OK

kashmiri chilli powder (0.4%)
OK

ground cinnamon

A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
OK

date powder

Powdered product made from dried dates, a single-ingredient fruit product used as a natural sweetener or ingredient.
OK

crushed curry leaf

Dried or fresh curry leaves that have been crushed to release aroma; used as a herb/spice in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
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 powder

Powder made from dried cardamom seeds, prized for its strong, sweet-lemongrass aroma and used in spice blends, desserts, and beverages.
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.

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.

Which ingredients in Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Keralan Style Lentil And Chickpea Curry as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, dextrose, onion extract, curcumin (color). 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.