Lentilles et légumes
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
1
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Salt per 100g
0.51g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (1)
This label lists 1 acidity regulator.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
Ingredients
water, red lentils (22%), carrots (15%), potato (6%), onions, maize starch, tomat paste, modified maize starch, yeast extract, flavouring, sea salt, garlic purée, vegetable bouillon (salt, sugar, yeast extract, onion powder, potato starch, nutmeg, white peppe turmeric acidity regulator: citric acid, lovage extract), onion powder, madras cumy powder (black pepper, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, ginger, pimento, red chilli pepper, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, bay, sunflower oil), parsley, turmeric, black pepper, dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians, caution: care should be taken when opening and disposing of all cans, no artificial colours or preservatives, nutrition this can contains 2 (190) senings typical values per 100g (as sold): energy 229kj/
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.