Cauldron Middle Eastern Falafels — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Cauldron Middle Eastern Falafels by Cauldron OKAY — score 58/90.

Chickpeas dominate this list at 62%, which is genuinely good, but refined enriched flour, added sugar, and rapeseed oil pull it into merely-fine territory.

Why this verdict

• Chickpeas lead at 62% for real fibre and plant protein
• But refined enriched wheat flour appears twice, in seasoning and breadcrumb
• A little added sugar and rapeseed oil round out the processing
• Vague 'natural flavouring' is why it lands NOVA 4, not clean

Ingredients (11)

• Chickpeas (62%) (safe) — Whole legume, the real star here, delivering fibre, plant protein, and slow carbs.
• Onion (13%) (safe) — Real vegetable, adds flavour and prebiotic fibre.
• Enriched wheat flour (seasoning + breadcrumb) (moderate) — Refined flour fortified with iron, niacin, folic acid and thiamine; adds refined carbs and gluten.
• rapeseed oil (safe) — A source of healthy fats and often used in cooking.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Cumin, Coriander, Black Pepper, Parsley (safe) — Real herbs and spices doing the flavour work, no additives needed.
• Sodium bicarbonate (raising agent) (safe) — Simple leavening agent, benign.
• Rowanberry extract (safe) — Natural fruit extract used as a mild natural preservative/antioxidant.
• natural flavouring (moderate) — Undefined flavour compound; 'natural' but unspecified, a minor processing marker.
• Garlic Puree (safe) — Real aromatic.

Healthier alternatives

• Gosh! Mediterranean Falafel with Chickpeas, Garlic & Basil