Sainsburys taste the difference

Onion bhajis

Barcode 000001609523

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.

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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.

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.