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Ramonas fabulous falafel

Ramonas fabulous falafel

Barcode 5060228323737
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Ramonas fabulous falafel is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic foods and standard culinary additives: chickpeas, onion, garlic, salt, citrus fibre, spices, herbs, sodium bicarbonate (a common leavening agent), and rapeseed oil. There are no industrially processed sugars, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chickpeas (67%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    citrus fibre
    Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    herbs
    A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate
    A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Ramonas fabulous falafel

Is Ramonas fabulous falafel ultra-processed?

No — Ramonas fabulous falafel is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic foods and standard culinary additives: chickpeas, onion, garlic, salt, citrus fibre, spices, herbs, sodium bicarbonate (a common leavening agent), and rapeseed oil. There are no industrially processed sugars, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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.

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