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Beetroot Falafel & Giant Cous Cous Salad by Co-op, GRO
Co-op, GRO

Beetroot Falafel & Giant Cous Cous Salad

Barcode 5000128920384
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Beetroot Falafel & Giant Cous Cous Salad is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, pulses, grains, herbs, spices, oils, simple vinegars, sugar, maple syrup). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups are listed. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-style rules, this is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cous cous (33%)(wheat flour,water)
  • OK
    beetroot(17%)
  • OK
    beetroot falafel(17%)(beetroot,chick peas, onion, potato flakes, red pepper, garlic purée, rapeseed oil, ground cumin, chilli, ground coriander, lemon juice, paprika, salt, white pepper)
  • OK
    spicy coconut dressing (11%)(coconut milk(coconut extract, water))
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    harissa paste (spirit vinegar, ground coriander, red chilli purée, red pepper purée, garlic purée, water, rapeseed oil, cumin, muscovado sugar, salt, caraway seeds, concentrated lemon juice)
  • OK
    white miso glaze (white miso paste (water, soya beans, rice, salt, alcohol))
  • OK
    rice vinegar
    A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
  • OK
    mirin(glutinous rice, water, alcohol, rice)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    concentraled lemon juice
  • OK
    orange zest
  • OK
    maple syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees, commonly used as a natural sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    roasted garlic purée
    Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
  • OK
    chipotle chill flakes
  • OK
    roasted ground cumin
  • OK
    black beluga lentils (8%)
  • OK
    black rice (7%)(rice, water)
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    balsamic dressing (1%)(balsamic vinegar(red wine vinegar, grape must concentrate), salt)
  • OK
    sweetened dried cranberries (sugar, cranberries, sunflower oil)
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.

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Common questions about Beetroot Falafel & Giant Cous Cous Salad

Is Beetroot Falafel & Giant Cous Cous Salad ultra-processed?

No — Beetroot Falafel & Giant Cous Cous Salad by Co-op, GRO is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, pulses, grains, herbs, spices, oils, simple vinegars, sugar, maple syrup). No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups are listed. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-style rules, this is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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