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BBQ Corn Sweet Potato Falafel by Vemondo
Vemondo

BBQ Corn Sweet Potato Falafel

Barcode 4335619312968
Scanned  11  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — BBQ Corn Sweet Potato Falafel is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic foods and minimally processed ingredients: chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, spices, rapeseed oil, garlic purée, tomato paste, lemon juice concentrate, and potato flakes. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or ultra-processed extracts). Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    gb ie chickpea falafels made with sweetcorn
  • OK
    sweet potato
    A starchy root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. Commonly baked, boiled, or roasted.
  • OK
    red pepper and harissa paste ingredients 32% chickpeas (chickpeas)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    13% sweetcorn
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    6% sweet potato
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    black turtle beans
    Small dark beans with a creamy texture and mild flavor; typically used in Latin American and Caribbean dishes.
  • OK
    3% red pepper
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    garlic purée (water)
  • OK
    garlic granules
    Dried granules made from garlic, used as a seasoning. Concentrated form of garlic with strong aroma.
  • OK
    2% harissa paste (red pepper, tomato paste, garlic purée, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, chilli flakes)
  • OK
    ground smoked paprika
    Powdered spice made from dried, smoke-cured peppers. A basic single-ingredient spice used for seasoning; not an ultra-processed ingredient.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
  • OK
    ground chipotle chilli
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about BBQ Corn Sweet Potato Falafel

Is BBQ Corn Sweet Potato Falafel ultra-processed?

No — BBQ Corn Sweet Potato Falafel by Vemondo is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic foods and minimally processed ingredients: chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, spices, rapeseed oil, garlic purée, tomato paste, lemon juice concentrate, and potato flakes. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or ultra-processed extracts). Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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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