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Middle Eastern Falafels – Cauldron – 200 g

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Middle Eastern Falafels – Cauldron – 200 g

Barcode:
5013683305589(EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: Falafels made with chickpeas, onion and coriander

Quantity: 200 g

Packaging: Card-carton, Pet-tray, Pp film-film

Brands: Cauldron

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Meat alternatives, Refrigerated foods, Refrigerated plant-based foods, Vegetarian balls, Falafels, Refrigerated falafel

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, No GMOs, Source of fibre, Vegan, High fibres, Low saturated fat, Vegetarian Society Approved, Vegetarian Society Approved Vegan

Origin of ingredients: United Kingdom

Manufacturing or processing places: United Kingdom, Sweden

Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.cauldronfoods.co.uk/products...

Stores: Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons

Countries where sold: France, Spain, United Kingdom

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score A
Very good nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 86
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- What is the Nutri-Score?
  
  The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.
  
  The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).
  
  → Learn more about the Nutri-Score
Negative points: 9/55
- Energy
  2/10 points (926kJ)
  
  Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
- Sugar
  1/15 points (3.8g)
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Saturated fat
  0/10 points (1g)
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
- Salt
  6/20 points (1.3g)
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Positive points: 10/17
- Proteins
  3/7 points (7.6g)
  
  Foods that are rich in proteins are usually rich in calcium or iron which are essential minerals with numerous health benefits.
- Fiber
  5/5 points (11g)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Fruits, vegetables and legumes
  2/5 points (79.2%)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score
  
  ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 86
  
  This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
  
  Points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.
  
  Nutritional score: -1 (9 - 10)
  
  Nutri-Score: A

Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (9.9%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in low quantity (1%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in low quantity (3.8%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (1.3%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (50 g)	Compared to: Refrigerated falafel
Energy	926 kj (222 kcal)	463 kj (111 kcal)	-5%
Fat	9.9 g	4.95 g	-14%
Saturated fat	1 g	0.5 g	-21%
Carbohydrates	20 g	10 g	-3%
Sugars	3.8 g	1.9 g	+58%
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Starch	0 g	0 g
Fiber	11 g	5.5 g	+57%
Proteins	7.6 g	3.8 g	-4%
Salt	1.3 g	0.65 g	+7%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin E	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)	0 µg	0 µg
Phosphorus	0 mg	0 mg
Iron	0 mg	0 mg
Magnesium	0 mg	0 mg
Zinc	0 mg	0 mg
Copper	0 mg	0 mg
Manganese	0 mg	0 mg
Selenium	0 µg	0 µg
Caffeine	0 mg	0 mg
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	86.742 %	86.742 %
Choline	0 g	0 g

Serving size: 50 g

Ingredients

30 ingredients
Chickpeas (58%), Onion (11%), Seasoning [Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin & Thiamine), Salt, Sugar, Cumin (0.3%), Coriander (0.3%), Parsley, Black Pepper, Raising Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate], Rapeseed Oil, Breadcrumb [Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin & Thiamine), Salt, Yeast] , Parsley, Coriander (0.8%), Garlic Purée.

Allergens: Gluten
- Ingredient information
  - Chickpea: 58.0%
  - Onion: 11.0%
  - Coating: 8.1% (estimate)
  - — Wheat flour: 4.6% (estimate)
  - —— Wheat flour: 2.4% (estimate)
  - —— E170i: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— Iron: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— E375: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— Thiamin: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Salt: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Sugar coating: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Cumin: 0.3%
  - — Coriander: 0.3%
  - — Parsley: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Black pepper: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Raising agent: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— E500ii: < 2% (estimate)
  - Rapeseed oil: 7.5% (estimate)
  - Breadcrumbs: 5.6% (estimate)
  - — Wheat flour: 3.2% (estimate)
  - —— Wheat flour: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— E170i: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— Iron: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— E375: < 2% (estimate)
  - —— Thiamin: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Salt: < 2% (estimate)
  - — Yeast: < 2% (estimate)
  - Parsley: 3.5% (estimate)
  - Coriander: 0.8%
  - Garlic puree: 5.5% (estimate)

Contains added sugars (~ 0%)
Added sugars: Sugar coating
Estimated quantity of added sugars in ingredients: 0%

Search for products in the same category without added sugars: Refrigerated falafel
What you need to know

A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks

Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).

Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Good for agricultural biodiversity
Contains neglected or underutilized crops: Chickpea
Did you know?
Since 1900, 75% of plant diversity has been lost as farmers around the world have abandoned local varieties for high-yielding varieties adapted to mass industrial processing. As a result, 60 % of human energy intake in the world comes from only 3 species: wheat, rice and corn.
Why it matters
The lack of variety of crops makes our food supply more vulnerable to pests, diseases and climate change.
What you can do
Consuming diverse cereals, legumes, vegetables and fruits contributes to:

preserving neglected and underutilized species

rural development and support of local farmers and companies

preserving of diversified landscapes

food security

and your health!

Open Food Facts participates in the European project DIVINFOOD (funded from European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme). DIVINFOOD aims to develop food chains that value under-utilised agrobiodiversity in order to act against the decline of biodiversity and to meet the growing expectations of consumers for healthy, local products that contribute to sustainable food systems.

Middle Eastern Falafels - Ingredients — ⚑

Food processing

Processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 3 - Processed foods group:

Ingredient: Salt

Ingredient: Sugar
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods

Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra-processed foods

The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

→ Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

E500 - Sodium carbonates

Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Vegan
No non-vegan ingredients

Unrecognized ingredients: Iron, Iron

Vegetarian
No non-vegetarian ingredients detected

Unrecognized ingredients: Iron, Iron

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
en: Chickpeas 58%, Onion 11%, Seasoning (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Salt, Sugar, Cumin 0.3%, Coriander 0.3%, Parsley, Black Pepper, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate)), Rapeseed Oil, Breadcrumb (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Salt, Yeast), Parsley, Coriander 0.8%, Garlic Purée
Chickpeas -> en:chickpea – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 20532 – percent_min: 58 – percent: 58 – percent_max: 58

Onion -> en:onion – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 20034 – percent_min: 11 – percent: 11 – percent_max: 11

Seasoning -> en:coating – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 5.16666666666667 – percent_estimate: 8.08333333333333 – percent_max: 11

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 – percent_min: 1.06666666666667 – percent_estimate: 4.575 – percent_max: 9.8

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 – percent_min: 0.213333333333333 – percent_estimate: 2.39416666666667 – percent_max: 9.8

Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 1.09041666666667 – percent_max: 4.9

Iron -> en:iron – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.545208333333334 – percent_max: 3.26666666666667

Niacin -> en:e375 – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.272604166666667 – percent_max: 2.45

Thiamine -> en:thiamin – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.272604166666667 – percent_max: 1.96

Salt -> en:salt – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 11058 – percent_min: 0.3 – percent_estimate: 0.8 – percent_max: 1.3

Sugar -> en:sugar-coating – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 – percent_min: 0.3 – percent_estimate: 0.8 – percent_max: 1.3

Cumin -> en:cumin – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0.3 – percent: 0.3 – percent_max: 0.3

Coriander -> en:coriander – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0.3 – percent: 0.3 – percent_max: 0.3

Parsley -> en:parsley – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.15 – percent_max: 0.3

Black Pepper -> en:black-pepper – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 11015 – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.15 – percent_max: 0.3

Raising Agent -> en:raising-agent – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 1.00833333333333 – percent_max: 0.3

Sodium Bicarbonate -> en:e500ii – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 1.00833333333333 – percent_max: 0.3

Rapeseed Oil -> en:rapeseed-oil – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – from_palm_oil: no – ciqual_food_code: 17130 – percent_min: 4 – percent_estimate: 7.5 – percent_max: 11

Breadcrumb -> en:breadcrumbs – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – ciqual_food_code: 7500 – percent_min: 2.25 – percent_estimate: 5.625 – percent_max: 9

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 – percent_min: 0.75 – percent_estimate: 3.1875 – percent_max: 9

Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 – percent_min: 0.15 – percent_estimate: 1.66875 – percent_max: 9

Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.759375 – percent_max: 4.5

Iron -> en:iron – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.3796875 – percent_max: 3

Niacin -> en:e375 – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.18984375 – percent_max: 2.25

Thiamine -> en:thiamin – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.18984375 – percent_max: 1.8

Salt -> en:salt – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 11058 – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 0.65 – percent_max: 1.3

Yeast -> en:yeast – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11009 – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 1.7875 – percent_max: 1.3

Parsley -> en:parsley – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 11014 – percent_min: 0.8 – percent_estimate: 3.49375 – percent_max: 6.1875

Coriander -> en:coriander – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_min: 0.8 – percent: 0.8 – percent_max: 0.8

Garlic Purée -> en:garlic-puree – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 11000 – percent_min: 0 – percent_estimate: 5.49791666666667 – percent_max: 0.8

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Packaging

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Packaging parts

1 × Card (Cardboard)
1 × Tray (PET 1 - Polyethylene terephthalate) - In contact with food

1 × Film (PP 5 - Polypropylene) - In contact with food

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Paper or cardboard
Plastic
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Transportation

Origins of ingredients

Origins of ingredients with a medium impact

Origin of the product and/or its ingredients	% of ingredients	Impact
United Kingdom	100 %	Medium

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Middle Eastern Falafels – Cauldron – 200 g

Middle Eastern Falafels – Cauldron – 200 g

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score A

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What is the Nutri-Score?

Negative points: 9/55

Energy

Sugar

Saturated fat

Salt

Positive points: 10/17

Proteins

Fiber

Fruits, vegetables and legumes

Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels

Fat in moderate quantity (9.9%)

Saturated fat in low quantity (1%)

Sugars in low quantity (3.8%)

Salt in moderate quantity (1.3%)

Nutrition facts

Ingredients

30 ingredients

Ingredient information

Chickpea: 58.0%

Onion: 11.0%

Coating: 8.1% (estimate)

— Wheat flour: 4.6% (estimate)

—— Wheat flour: 2.4% (estimate)

—— E170i: < 2% (estimate)

—— Iron: < 2% (estimate)

—— E375: < 2% (estimate)

—— Thiamin: < 2% (estimate)

— Salt: < 2% (estimate)

— Sugar coating: < 2% (estimate)

— Cumin: 0.3%

— Coriander: 0.3%

— Parsley: < 2% (estimate)

— Black pepper: < 2% (estimate)

— Raising agent: < 2% (estimate)

—— E500ii: < 2% (estimate)

Rapeseed oil: 7.5% (estimate)

Breadcrumbs: 5.6% (estimate)

— Wheat flour: 3.2% (estimate)

—— Wheat flour: < 2% (estimate)

—— E170i: < 2% (estimate)

—— Iron: < 2% (estimate)

—— E375: < 2% (estimate)

—— Thiamin: < 2% (estimate)

— Salt: < 2% (estimate)

— Yeast: < 2% (estimate)

Parsley: 3.5% (estimate)

Coriander: 0.8%

Garlic puree: 5.5% (estimate)

Contains added sugars (~ 0%)

Good for agricultural biodiversity

Food processing

Processed foods

Additives

E500 - Sodium carbonates

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Details of the analysis of the ingredients

Environment

Green-Score not computed

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

Packaging materials

Transportation

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