No — Sweet Potato Falafels is not ultra-processed.
This product does not contain industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined or hydrogenated oils, industrial sugar syrups, or artificial/natural flavorings. All ingredients are basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, flours, oils, herbs, spices, simple purees and juices). Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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No — Sweet Potato Falafels by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product does not contain industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined or hydrogenated oils, industrial sugar syrups, or artificial/natural flavorings. All ingredients are basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (vegetables, legumes, flours, oils, herbs, spices, simple purees and juices). Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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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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.