Sainsbury's

Onion Bhajis

Barcode 5063334029043

Yes — Onion Bhajis is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of yeast extract powder and cardamom oil, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients used for taste enhancement rather than as basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

onion

A bulb vegetable used as a base seasoning in many dishes; crunchy, pungent, and aromatic when cooked.
OK

black kale

A dark, leafy kale variety (Lacinato/Tuscan kale) used in salads, sautés, and soups for its deep flavor.
OK

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

pol sambol (processed spice relish)

A spice-rich coconut relish mix including desiccated coconut and multiple seasonings; considered a ready-to-use flavoring product.
OK

green chilli purée
OK

coriander powder

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

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

fennel powder

A finely ground powder made from fennel seeds, with a sweet-anise flavor used in cooking and seasoning.
OK

fenugreek leaf

Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice for aroma and flavor in cooking and traditional medicine.
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Onion Bhajis

Is Onion Bhajis ultra-processed?

Yes — Onion Bhajis by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of yeast extract powder and cardamom oil, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients used for taste enhancement rather than as basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Onion Bhajis are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Onion Bhajis as an ultra-processed marker: pol sambol (processed spice relish). 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?

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.