Gosh! Mediterranean Falafel with Chickpeas, Garlic & Basil — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Gosh! Mediterranean Falafel with Chickpeas, Garlic & Basil by Gosh! MUNCH — score 90/90.

A genuinely clean falafel: chickpeas are the star, backed by real onion, garlic, herbs and spices. No artificial additives, emulsifiers, or added sugar.

Why this verdict

• Chickpeas are the #1 ingredient at 51% - real fibre and plant protein
• Recognisable whole foods, herbs and spices, no chemistry-set additives
• No added sugar, no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
• No emulsifiers, stabilisers or modified starches
• Only minor knock is refined rapeseed oil

Ingredients (16)

• Chickpeas (51%) (safe) — The main event - a legume packed with fibre, plant protein and slow carbs that keeps you full.
• Onion (15%) (safe) — Real vegetable, adds flavour plus prebiotic fibre and antioxidants.
• rapeseed oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil used to carry seasoning and add fat/calories.
• Water (safe) — Bulking agent that keeps this a low-fat spread; inert.
• POTATO FLAKES (safe) — Dried potato used as a simple binder; a whole-food carb, not a modified starch.
• Garlic Puree (safe) — Real garlic, flavour and minor benefit.
• parsley (safe) — Herb for flavor.
• lemon juice from concentrate (safe) — Acidity and brightness from real lemon; harmless.
• Basil (0.8%) (safe) — Herb for the Mediterranean flavour, no downside.
• Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium; fine in moderation but the main reason to watch portion size.
• Raising Agent (Bicarbonate of Soda) (safe) — Simple baking soda for texture - a benign kitchen-cupboard ingredient.
• Ground cumin (safe) — Real spice.
• Ground Coriander (safe) — Spice for flavour, no health concern.
• THYME (safe) — Dried herb, purely for taste.
• rosemary (safe) — Dried herb, purely for taste.
• white pepper (safe) — Spice for flavour, no health concern.