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.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Super Green Burgers
Gosh Naturally Delicious
Not UPF
Sweet Potato Pakora
gosh!
Not UPF
Mediterranean falalel
Gosh!
Not UPF
Moroccan Spiced Falafel with Red Pepper and Apricot
Not UPF
Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous
Tesco
Not UPF
Sweet Potato Pakora
Gosh!
Not UPF
Autumn Veg Garden Harvest Burger
Gosh!
Not UPF
Smokey black bean, caramalised red onion and miso burger
Plants
Not UPF
8 Falafels
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Spinach and pine nut bites
gosh
Not UPF
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.
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.
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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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.