Waitrose & Partners

Spinach Falafels

Barcode 5000169602133

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No — Spinach Falafels is not ultra-processed.

Classified as NOT ultra-processed. Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, spices, oil, salt, potato starch, concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

spinach (52%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

chickpeas

Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

nigella seeds

Small, black seeds from the Nigella sativa plant, with a pungent, onion-like aroma used as a spice.
OK

salt

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

ground allspice

Ground allspice is a spice made from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, finely milled into a powder used to add warm, sweet, and peppery notes to dishes.
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 Spinach Falafels

Is Spinach Falafels ultra-processed?

No — Spinach Falafels by Waitrose & Partners is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as NOT ultra-processed. Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, spices, oil, salt, potato starch, concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups.

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.