Sainsbury's

Tabbouleh

Barcode 00460118

No — Tabbouleh is not ultra-processed.

The dish contains cooked bulgur wheat, vegetables, herbs, lemon juice, salt, oils (rapeseed, sunflower, extra virgin olive), garlic purée, and pepper. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, or flavourings, so it is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked bulgur wheat (55%) (water, bulgur wheat)
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cucumber

A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
OK

tomato (10%)
OK

red onion

Red onion with 5% referenced as part of a recipe; commonly used fresh or cooked for flavor.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

spinach

Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
OK

mint

A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Tabbouleh

Is Tabbouleh ultra-processed?

No — Tabbouleh by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The dish contains cooked bulgur wheat, vegetables, herbs, lemon juice, salt, oils (rapeseed, sunflower, extra virgin olive), garlic purée, and pepper. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, or flavourings, so it is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.

Tabbouleh

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Common questions about Tabbouleh

Is Tabbouleh ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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

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