Onion Bhaji

Barcode 20005474

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No — Onion Bhaji is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (onion, flours, spices, lemon juice from concentrate, salt, rapeseed oil) and simple leavening agents (calcium phosphate, sodium carbonates). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing per NOVA. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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rapeseed oil

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

chickpea flour (maize flour, chickpeas, yellow split peas)
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wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
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raising agents: calcium phosphate
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sodium carbonates; coriander
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ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
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red chili

Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
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lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
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salt

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

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
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ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
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dried chilli

Common questions about Onion Bhaji

Is Onion Bhaji ultra-processed?

No — Onion Bhaji is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (onion, flours, spices, lemon juice from concentrate, salt, rapeseed oil) and simple leavening agents (calcium phosphate, sodium carbonates). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing per NOVA. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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?

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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.

Onion Bhaji

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Common questions about Onion Bhaji

Is Onion Bhaji ultra-processed?

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

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

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