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8 Falafels by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

8 Falafels

Barcode 01499186
Not Ultra-Processed

No — 8 Falafels is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists of mostly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: cooked chickpeas, onion, rapeseed oil, broad beans, herbs and spices, gram flour, salt, concentrated lemon juice, and basic fortified wheat flour in breadcrumbs and baking powder. These are minimally processed ingredients. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups. Fortified flour and baking powder are allowed and do not by themselves make a product ultra-processed according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked chickpeas 37% (water, chickpeas)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    broad beans 16%
  • OK
    breadcrumbs (fortified british wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast, salt)
  • 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
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    gram flour
    A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    baking powder (fortified british wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin))
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about 8 Falafels

Is 8 Falafels ultra-processed?

No — 8 Falafels by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists of mostly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: cooked chickpeas, onion, rapeseed oil, broad beans, herbs and spices, gram flour, salt, concentrated lemon juice, and basic fortified wheat flour in breadcrumbs and baking powder. These are minimally processed ingredients. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups. Fortified flour and baking powder are allowed and do not by themselves make a product ultra-processed according to the given 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.

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