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onion bhajis

Barcode 5052909660590

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No — onion bhajis is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic foods and common culinary additives only (onion, gram flour, spices, rapeseed oil, standard raising agents). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, refined syrups, or other ultra-processed additives are present, so this would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

onion (89%)
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

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

coriander powder

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

cumin powder

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

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and lift dough.
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

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

nigella seeds

Small, black seeds from the Nigella sativa plant, with a pungent, onion-like aroma used as a spice.
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

salt

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

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.

Common questions about onion bhajis

Is onion bhajis ultra-processed?

No — onion bhajis by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic foods and common culinary additives only (onion, gram flour, spices, rapeseed oil, standard raising agents). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, refined syrups, or other ultra-processed additives are present, so this would not be 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.

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.

onion bhajis

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Common questions about onion bhajis

Is onion bhajis ultra-processed?

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

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

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