The deli

Moroccan Style Falafels

Barcode 4088600031644

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No — Moroccan Style Falafels is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic, minimally processed foods or simple culinary additives (e.g., sodium carbonates as a raising agent). There are no industrial extracts, isolates, emulsifiers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavors, or other hallmark ultra-processed additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpeas 61%(chickpeas)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

red pepper 19%
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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

dried apricot 6%
OK

dates 4.5%
OK

salt

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

raising agent(sodium carbonates)
OK

coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
OK

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

ground cinnamon

A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

crushed chillies

Crushed dried chili peppers, used as a spice or heat source in dishes.

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Common questions about Moroccan Style Falafels

Is Moroccan Style Falafels ultra-processed?

No — Moroccan Style Falafels by The deli is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic, minimally processed foods or simple culinary additives (e.g., sodium carbonates as a raising agent). There are no industrial extracts, isolates, emulsifiers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavors, or other hallmark ultra-processed additives.

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.