Chana Masala
The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
23 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCOOKED CHICKPEAS, WATER, COOKED BLACK LENTILS, TOMATOES (TOMATOES, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID), ORGANIC COOKED BROWN JASMINE RICE, ONIONS, CAULIFLOWER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CILANTRO, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, DRIED RED CHILI PEPPER, EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, WATER), GINGER PUREE, GUAR GUM, ORGANIC MANGO POWDER, POBLANO PEPPER, POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT, SEASONING (SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE), SPICES (CONTAINS MUSTARD SEED), XANTHAN GUM.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Chana Masala's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Evaporated Cane Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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