Al'Fez

Lebanese Style Falafel

Barcode 5010338300999

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Yes — Lebanese Style Falafel is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically natural flavourings, yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), and the color additive curcumin. These extracted and isolated additives fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpea flour (54%)
OK

breadcrumbs [wheat flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A single-celled fungus used as a leavening agent in bread and fermentation processes.
OK

seasoning (15%) [wheat flour
OK

sodium carbonate (raising agent)

Basic leavening agent used to help dough rise; a simple inorganic salt.
OK

spices (cumin, cayenne, black pepper, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, ginger)
OK

cardamom

A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
OK

onion

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

rusk (wheat flour)
OK

raising agent (ammonium carbonates)
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
OK

yeast extract powder]
OK

parsley (1%)

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Common questions about Lebanese Style Falafel

Is Lebanese Style Falafel ultra-processed?

Yes — Lebanese Style Falafel by Al'Fez is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically natural flavourings, yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), and the color additive curcumin. These extracted and isolated additives fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in Lebanese Style Falafel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lebanese Style Falafel as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, curcumin (color). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Lebanese Style Falafel?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Moroccan Spiced Falafel by Gosh, Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel by Aldi, Moroccan Style Falafels by The deli. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Lebanese Style Falafel

Ingredients

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Common questions about Lebanese Style Falafel

Is Lebanese Style Falafel ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Lebanese Style Falafel are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Lebanese Style Falafel?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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