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Onion bhajia by By sainsbury's
By sainsbury's

Onion bhajia

Barcode 00345606
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Onion bhajia is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of basic flours, oil, spices, and standard leavening agents. It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, under the given rules, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    onion (84%)
  • 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
    maize flour
    Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
  • OK
    gram flour
    A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
  • OK
    yellow split pea flour
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    green chillies
    Unripe hot peppers used to add heat and flavor; can be fresh or dried.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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
    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
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate
    A common leavening agent (baking soda) used in baking.
  • OK
    diphosphates; red chillies
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • 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
    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
    fennel powder
    A finely ground powder made from fennel seeds, with a sweet-anise flavor used in cooking and seasoning.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.

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Common questions about Onion bhajia

Is Onion bhajia ultra-processed?

No — Onion bhajia by By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of basic flours, oil, spices, and standard leavening agents. It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, under the given rules, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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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