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French Mirepoix Instant Lentils, 2.01 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

French Mirepoix Instant Lentils, 2.01 OZ

Lentiful
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
12g
Protein
4g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this small instant-lentil packet in the dry-goods or instant meals aisle, or pulled from a pantry when you need a speedy weeknight dinner or an emergency meal. It gives a practical, comforting vibe—promising a homey mirepoix without the chopping—while the instant format and additives suggest industrial reconstitution for texture and flavor. The inclusion of rice starch, yeast extract, powdered acids and sugars hints at formulation and shelf-stability typical of ultra-processed meal mixes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CONTAINER
Servings per Container: 1
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars4g
Protein12g
* 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

LENTILS, DRIED, CARROTS, RICE, STARCH, DRIED, SHALLOTS, DRIED, LEEKS, COCONUT, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST, EXTRACT, SMOKED, PAPRIKA, LEMON, JUICE, POWDER, DRIED, CELERY, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC, FENNEL, SEED, PARSLEY, DEHYDRATED, ONION, CITRIC, ACID.

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product combines whole ingredients (lentils, dried vegetables) with refined starch, yeast extract, powdered acids and added sugar and is engineered for instant reconstitution and long shelf-life, consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about French Mirepoix Instant Lentils, 2.01 OZ

Absolutely! These lentils pack a nutritious punch with 12 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving. While 'healthy' can vary from person to person, if you're looking for a quick, wholesome meal option, these lentils are a great choice, especially when compared to more processed instant meals.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$4.49
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