Maroccan falafels
Processing
3
Processed foods
Group 3 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
1
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Fat per 100g
6.50g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (1)
This label lists 1 preservative.
E220
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Preservative
What it is. A preservative that stops browning and microbial growth.
Why it is used. Used in dried fruit, wine, some soft drinks and processed potato.
What the evidence says. Not a cancer concern, but a well established trigger for asthma symptoms and sensitivity in some people, which is why it is a declarable allergen. Clear, strong evidence, but the concern applies to a specific group rather than everyone.
Permitted, but must be declared on the label when above a small threshold because of the allergy risk.
Assessed against EFSA, UK FSA. Full entry for E220
Ingredients
Chickpeas (43 %), Bulgar _Wheat_, Moroccan Paste (10 %) (Water, Apricot, Dates, Red Wine Vinegar, Sunflower Oil, Honey, Garlic Puree, Paprika, Cornflour, Salt, Red Chilli Puree, Cinnamon, Coriander, Sugar, Cumin, Ginger, Black Pepper), Water, Rice Starch, Breadcrumb (_Wheat_ Flour, Salt, Yeast), Apricots (Dried Apricots, Rice Flour, Preservative: _Sulphur Dioxide_), Sunflower Oil, Herbs & Spices (Coriander, Cumin, Oregano, Garlic), Onion, _Wheat_ Flour, Salt, Garlic Puree. _Wheat_ Flour contains added Calcium, Iron, Niacin & Thiamine.
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.