Onion Fritters

Barcode 00269360

Yes — Onion Fritters is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of raising agent E450 (diphosphates), which is an industrial additive used as a leavening/texture agent. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but any industrial additive places the product in the UPF (NOVA 4) category per the instructions.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

onions (67%)
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

ground species
OK

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

fennel seeds

Dried seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare plant, with a sweet, licorice-like flavor; used whole or ground in baking, cooking, and as a spice.
UPF

chili powder

A ground spice mix typically made from dried chili peppers and other spices; can include salt, anticaking agents or additives.
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

coriander seeds

Dried seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) used whole or crushed to add warm, citrusy, spicy notes.
OK

nigella seeds

Small, black seeds from the Nigella sativa plant, with a pungent, onion-like aroma used as a spice.
OK

green chili purée
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

raising agent e450
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.

Common questions about Onion Fritters

Is Onion Fritters ultra-processed?

Yes — Onion Fritters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of raising agent E450 (diphosphates), which is an industrial additive used as a leavening/texture agent. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but any industrial additive places the product in the UPF (NOVA 4) category per the instructions.

Which ingredients in Onion Fritters are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Onion Fritters as an ultra-processed marker: chili powder. 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.

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.