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4 vegetable samosas by Waitrose
Waitrose

4 vegetable samosas

Barcode 5000169617755
Not Ultra-Processed

No — 4 vegetable samosas is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily vegetables, wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, and basic seasonings. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, gelling agents, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or flavor enhancers. Fortified flour and basic oil are considered minimally processed culinary ingredients under the given rules, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA in this context.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    vegetables (58%) (potato, onion, carrot, peas)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • 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
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    coriander leaves
    Fresh herb with bright, citrusy flavor used as garnish or flavoring.
  • 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
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Small seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) used as a culinary ingredient in breads, pastries, and toppings. Nutritionally rich in healthy fats and minerals.
  • OK
    kalonji seeds
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    fenugreek leaves (dried)
    Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice with a slightly bitter, savory, maple-like aroma.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    clove
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    cardamom
    A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
  • OK
    ground bay leaf allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may contain peanuts
  • OK
    nuts and sesame

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Common questions about 4 vegetable samosas

Is 4 vegetable samosas ultra-processed?

No — 4 vegetable samosas by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily vegetables, wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, and basic seasonings. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, gelling agents, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or flavor enhancers. Fortified flour and basic oil are considered minimally processed culinary ingredients under the given rules, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA in this context.

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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