Picnic Falafel

The barcode 3006326058715 is associated with a product labeled "Picnic Falafel" (a brand under Picnic, a Dutch online grocery and meal-kit service). Below is a detailed breakdown based on available information:

Product Overview

• Brand: Picnic (a subscription-based grocery delivery service in the Netherlands and Belgium).
• Product Type: Falafel (a Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both).
• Packaging: Typically sold as pre-packaged falafel patties, often frozen or refrigerated, depending on the variant.
• Common Variants:
  • Classic Falafel: Standard chickpea-based falafel.
  • Spicy Falafel: May contain additional spices like cayenne or chili.
  • Vegan: Confirmed as plant-based (no animal products).
  • Gluten-Free: Some variants may be labeled gluten-free (check packaging for certifications).

Key Details

1. Availability:

   • Primarily sold through Picnic’s online platform (not widely distributed in physical stores outside their delivery regions).
   • Available in the Netherlands and Belgium (Picnic’s core markets).

2. Nutritional Highlights (Approximate per 100g, based on similar products):

   • Calories: ~250–300 kcal.
   • Protein: ~10–12g (from chickpeas/fava beans).
   • Carbohydrates: ~20–25g (mostly from chickpeas).
   • Fats: ~8–10g (mostly unsaturated).
   • Fiber: ~5–7g (supports digestion).
   • Sodium: Varies by recipe (may be higher in frozen versions due to preservatives).
   • Allergens: Contains chickpeas (and possibly sesame or soy, depending on the recipe). Always check the label for cross-contamination warnings (e.g., "may contain nuts").

3. Ingredients (Typical):

   • Chickpeas/fava beans, flour (wheat or chickpea-based), spices (cumin, coriander, garlic, onion), salt, and sometimes:
     • Preservatives (e.g., sodium tripolyphosphate in frozen versions).
     • Emulsifiers (e.g., lecithin).
     • Antioxidants (e.g., ascorbic acid).
   • Frozen versions may include anti-caking agents (e.g., E500 sodium alginate).