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Falafel

Barcode 5012869542015

Scanned 25 times by Nomi users

No — Falafel is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, spices, salt, rapeseed oil, concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives, isolated industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpea (69%)
OK

onion (18%)

Common bulb vegetable used for flavor and aroma.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

parsley (3%)
OK

salt

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

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
OK

coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
OK

concentrated lemon juice (0.3%)
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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.

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Common questions about Falafel

Is Falafel ultra-processed?

No — Falafel by goodlife is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, spices, salt, rapeseed oil, concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives, isolated industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to 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.

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.