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Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous

Barcode 5059697759284

No — Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are largely whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, onion, spices, tahini, garlic). Citric acid as an acidity regulator is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF per guidance, and there are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

falafel (58%) [chickpeas
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

onion

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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

reconstituted garlic
OK

salt

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

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

parsley

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

white pepper

White pepper spice ground from peppercorns after removing the outer shell; commonly used as a seasoning.
OK

houmous [chickpeas
OK

tahini sesame seed paste
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

acidity regulator (citric acid)]

Common questions about Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous

Is Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are largely whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, onion, spices, tahini, garlic). Citric acid as an acidity regulator is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF per guidance, and there are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups present.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous

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Common questions about Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous

Is Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous ultra-processed?

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

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

Scan it yourself,right in the aisle

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