Cauldron

Middle Eastern Plant-Based Falafels

Barcode 5013683305589

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No — Middle Eastern Plant-Based Falafels is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic whole foods and minimally processed culinary ingredients (chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, wheat flour, salt, sugar, yeast, sodium bicarbonate, rapeseed oil). No industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial syrups are present, so this is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpeas (58%)
OK

onion (11%)
OK

seasoning [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin & thiamine)
OK

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

cumin (0.3%)
OK

coriander (0.3%)
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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

raising agent: sodium bicarbonate]
OK

rapeseed oil

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

breadcrumb [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin & thiamine)
OK

yeast

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

coriander (0.8%)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.

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Common questions about Middle Eastern Plant-Based Falafels

Is Middle Eastern Plant-Based Falafels ultra-processed?

No — Middle Eastern Plant-Based Falafels by Cauldron is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic whole foods and minimally processed culinary ingredients (chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, wheat flour, salt, sugar, yeast, sodium bicarbonate, rapeseed oil). No industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial syrups are present, so this is not 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.

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.