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Spiced veggie bites by Ella plants
Ella plants

Spiced veggie bites

Barcode 5060482842708
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Spiced veggie bites is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of whole foods (legumes, vegetables, spices) and basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, salt, simple herbs and spices). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or industrially extracted sugars. Lemon juice concentrate and dehydrated onion/garlic granules are minimally processed culinary ingredients, not UPF markers. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chickpeas (56%) (chickpeas, water)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    fried onion
    Onions fried or sautéed in rapeseed oil; a prepared vegetable ingredient.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried potato flakes produced by dehydrating cooked potatoes, used in baking and as a thickener.
  • OK
    sweet potato
    A starchy root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. Commonly baked, boiled, or roasted.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    harissa paste (3%) (red pepper, tomato paste, water, ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic granules, salt, chilli flakes)
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    smoked paprika (1.5%)
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
  • OK
    garlic granules
    Dried granules made from garlic, used as a seasoning. Concentrated form of garlic with strong aroma.
  • OK
    onion granules
  • OK
    ground chipotle chilli
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    ground nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Spiced veggie bites

Is Spiced veggie bites ultra-processed?

No — Spiced veggie bites by Ella plants is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of whole foods (legumes, vegetables, spices) and basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, salt, simple herbs and spices). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or industrially extracted sugars. Lemon juice concentrate and dehydrated onion/garlic granules are minimally processed culinary ingredients, not UPF markers. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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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