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Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel by Aldi
Aldi

Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel

Barcode 4088600540412
Scanned  80  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly whole foods (chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, spices) plus basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, rice flour, salt) and a simple leavening agent (sodium carbonates). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Legume seeds (garbanzo beans) commonly used in dishes like hummus and stews; when canned in water they are typically simply chickpeas with water, sometimes with salt.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried potato flakes produced by dehydrating cooked potatoes, used in baking and as a thickener.
  • OK
    sweet potato
    A starchy root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. Commonly baked, boiled, or roasted.
  • OK
    butternut squash 8%
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    red peppers
    Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
  • OK
    diced tomato 4.5%
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    sodium carbonate (raising agent)
    Basic leavening agent used to help dough rise; a simple inorganic salt.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel

Is Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel ultra-processed?

No — Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel by Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly whole foods (chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, spices) plus basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, rice flour, salt) and a simple leavening agent (sodium carbonates). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing.

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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