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Herby Falafel & Tabbouleh by M&S Food
M&S Food

Herby Falafel & Tabbouleh

Barcode 29227099
Scanned  31  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Herby Falafel & Tabbouleh is ultra-processed.

The product contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, so under NOVA it is classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    reduced fat houmous (22%) (chickpeas (water chickpeas))
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    falafels (20%) (chickpeas, onions, broad beans, rapeseed oil, chickpea flour, rice flour, coriander, parsley, garlic purée)
  • OK
    ground spices (cumin, coriander, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper)
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    dextrose cooked bulgur wheat (12%) (bulgur wheat (contains gluten), water) tomatoes
  • OK
    vinegar infused vegetables (9%) (cabbage, beetroot, red onions, cider vinegar, sugar, sumac, coriander seeds, cabbage, butternut squash, red onions, paprika, sumac, black pepper)
  • OK
    vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)
    A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.
  • OK
    lettuce
    A leafy green vegetable used in salads and as a fresh garnish. It is a basic, minimally processed plant food.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    ground spices (cumin, smoked peppers, parsley, spinach, pumpkin seeds, tomato paste, red pepper purée red, chillies, salt, red wine vinegar, potato starch, coriander)

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Common questions about Herby Falafel & Tabbouleh

Is Herby Falafel & Tabbouleh ultra-processed?

Yes — Herby Falafel & Tabbouleh by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, so under NOVA it is classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.

What are healthier alternatives to Herby Falafel & Tabbouleh?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Four Bean Salad by Sainsbury’s, Supergreen Salad by M&S Food, Petite Green Goddess salad by Prêt à Manger. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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