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Sweet Potato Falafels by Waitrose
Waitrose

Sweet Potato Falafels

Barcode 5000169602140
Scanned  23  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Sweet Potato Falafels is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, flours, oils, herbs, spices, salt, simple vegetable purées and concentrated lemon juice). No industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially processed syrups/extracts are present, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    gram flour
    A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    sweet potato (11%)
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
  • 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
    currants (4%)
  • 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
    red chili purée
    A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
  • 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
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • 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
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • 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.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    dried mint
    Dried leaves of the mint plant used as a seasoning or herb, imparting a cool, aromatic flavor to dishes and beverages.

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Common questions about Sweet Potato Falafels

Is Sweet Potato Falafels ultra-processed?

No — Sweet Potato Falafels by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, flours, oils, herbs, spices, salt, simple vegetable purées and concentrated lemon juice). No industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially processed syrups/extracts are present, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under 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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