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Falafel, Avocado & Chipotle Flatbread

Barcode 5059977012061

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Yes — Falafel, Avocado & Chipotle Flatbread is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday, though it includes several nutritious ingredients.

This is ultra-processed because it contains industrially formulated ingredients and additives, notably vegetable oil spread made from sunflower and rapeseed oils, maize starch, and an acidity regulator (acetic acid) in the chipotle sauce. The product is also a ready-to-eat assembled meal combining flatbread, falafel, sauces, vegetables, and seasoned fillings. The fortified wheat flour, basic oils, sugar, vinegar, spices, and vegetables are not individually sufficient to make it ultra-processed, but the formulated sauce and ready-to-eat preparation meet the classification criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

avocado

A creamy green fruit with a rich, buttery texture and high healthy-fat content.
OK

flatbread

A flat bread made from wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and a touch of sugar; baked until soft and pliable.
UPF

sweet potato falafel

A ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat patty or ball centered on sweet potato, often part of a falafel mix.
OK

cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water)

Cooked chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a staple legume high in protein and fiber, commonly used in stews, salads, and dips.
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

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
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

lemon juice concentrate

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

rapeseed oil

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

water

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

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
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

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

coriander powder

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

chilli flakes (red pepper)

Dried chili peppers crushed into flakes, adding heat and pungency to dishes.
UPF

chipotle ketchup (8%)

A prepared sauce made from red peppers, chipotle peppers in adobo, vinegar, sugar, onions and tomato paste; a ready-to-use condiment.
OK

vegetable oil blend (sunflower and rapeseed)

A blend of vegetable oils, typically sunflower and rapeseed, used as a cooking oil with varying proportions depending on batch. It is a basic culinary oil.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato puree used as a thickener and flavor base in sauces and dishes.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

garlic

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

cayenne pepper pickled onions (red onion)

Onions preserved in a pickling brine with cayenne pepper, offering a spicy, tangy flavor as a ready-to-use ingredient.
OK

cider vinegar

A fermented apple cider vinegar typically used as a condiment or in dressings, often labeled with sulphite presence as a preservative.
OK

rice vinegar

A mild, slightly sweet vinegar made from fermented rice, sometimes produced with added ingredients like sulphites and sugar; commonly used in Asian cuisines and pickling.
OK

sweetcorn

Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

black turtle beans

Small dark beans with a creamy texture and mild flavor; typically used in Latin American and Caribbean dishes.
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

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.

Common questions about Falafel, Avocado & Chipotle Flatbread

Is Falafel, Avocado & Chipotle Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Falafel, Avocado & Chipotle Flatbread by PRET is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains industrially formulated ingredients and additives, notably vegetable oil spread made from sunflower and rapeseed oils, maize starch, and an acidity regulator (acetic acid) in the chipotle sauce. The product is also a ready-to-eat assembled meal combining flatbread, falafel, sauces, vegetables, and seasoned fillings. The fortified wheat flour, basic oils, sugar, vinegar, spices, and vegetables are not individually sufficient to make it ultra-processed, but the formulated sauce and ready-to-eat preparation meet the classification criteria.

Which ingredients in Falafel, Avocado & Chipotle Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Falafel, Avocado & Chipotle Flatbread as ultra-processed markers: sweet potato falafel, chipotle ketchup (8%). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.