Lentil chips

33

Nutrition Score

Poor

Lentil chips

5941445676465

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

89

Hazard Score

Healthy

30

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Lentils · No known concerns

Small legume, high in plant protein and fiber, cooked in soups, stews, and salads.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

Canola Oil (Rapeseed)

CanolaOil · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.

Cornflour · No known concerns

Finely ground flour milled from whole corn kernels, used in breads, tortillas, and batters.

RiceFlour · No known concerns

Flour milled from rice grains; common gluten-free cereal flour.

corn starch · No known concerns

Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.

potato starch · No known concerns

Starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener and binder in sauces, baked goods, and gluten-free recipes.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Lactose · −1 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Milk sugar. Causes digestive issues in people with lactose intolerance.

OnionPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground onion used as a convenient seasoning in spice blends and processed foods.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

YeastExt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavour enhancer with natural umami taste from autolysed yeast. Contains naturally occurring glutamates.

Potassium Chloride

E508 · No known concerns

Metal halide salt used as a salt substitute and flavor enhancer. Can have a metallic taste.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

Spices · No known concerns

General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Sour Cream Powder

SourCreamPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated cultured cream powder used in savoury snack seasonings; milk allergen.

Parsley · No known concerns

Fresh herb used as a garnish and flavoring in a wide range of savory dishes.

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