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Onion bhajis by Sainsburys taste the difference
Sainsburys taste the difference

Onion bhajis

Barcode 000001609523
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Onion bhajis is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it is a ready-to-eat processed food. The remaining components, including rapeseed oil, flours, starch, sugar, spices, lemon juice concentrate, and citric acid, do not independently require a UPF classification under the stated criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable with a sharp flavor used worldwide in savory dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    corn flour (cornstarch)
    Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    maize flour
    Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
  • OK
    yellow split peas
    A dried legume used to make soups and stews; creamy texture when cooked.
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    lemon juice from concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    green chillies
    Unripe hot peppers used to add heat and flavor; can be fresh or dried.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    nigella seeds (black onion seeds)
    A small black seed with a pungent, onion-like flavor used whole or ground in breads and spice mixes.
  • OK
    fennel powder
    A finely ground powder made from fennel seeds, with a sweet-anise flavor used in cooking and seasoning.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    mango powder
    Powder made from dried mango fruit, used as a flavoring or colorant in various cuisines.
  • OK
    fenugreek powder
    A ground spice made from dried seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines; used as a spice or supplement. It is a simple, single-ingredient food product.
  • OK
    black salt
    A mineral salt with a pinkish-gray color and sulfurous aroma, commonly used in Indian cuisine and as a finishing salt for its distinctive flavor.
  • OK
    granulated sugar
    A basic, white crystalline sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beet; a common sweetener used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    dried mint
    Dried leaves of the mint plant used as a seasoning or herb, imparting a cool, aromatic flavor to dishes and beverages.
  • UPF
    asafoetida
    A resinous spice derived from the Ferula plant, typically used in Indian cooking as a potent, sulfurous-smelling flavor enhancer often used in small amounts in spice blends and tempering oils.

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Common questions about Onion bhajis

Is Onion bhajis ultra-processed?

Yes — Onion bhajis by Sainsburys taste the difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it is a ready-to-eat processed food. The remaining components, including rapeseed oil, flours, starch, sugar, spices, lemon juice concentrate, and citric acid, do not independently require a UPF classification under the stated criteria.

Which ingredients in Onion bhajis are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Onion bhajis as an ultra-processed marker: asafoetida. 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.

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