TRADER JOE'S
Label Serving
150 g
Barcode
00728508
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.4/10
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (150 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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9 / 17 researched · AI analyzing 8 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
CHICKPEAS, TOMATOES, ONIONS, WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, GINGER, GARLIC, CORIANDER, CUMIN, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, CINNAMON, CARDAMOM, CLOVE, GREEN CHILI, RED CHILI POWDER, FENNEL TURMERIC.
Onions
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparations.
Tomatoes
flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment
Chickpeas
Ginger
Sunflower Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Coriander
Cumin
Cinnamon
flavour
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Black Pepper
Flavour and aroma enhancer
Cardamom
Flavour
Clove
Green Chili
Red Chili Powder
Fennel Turmeric
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Onions | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparations. | Onions are a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, though individuals sensitive to FODMAPs may experience mild gastrointestinal considerations. |
2 Tomatoes | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment | Tomatoes are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense whole food recognized for their high antioxidant and vitamin content with minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
3 Chickpeas | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Ginger | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
5 Sunflower Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
6 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
7 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
8 Coriander | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Cumin | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Cinnamon | ✓Low Concern | flavour | Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated in culinary quantities, with moderation recommended primarily concerning varieties high in coumarin content. |
11 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
12 Black Pepper | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancer | Generally recognized as safe for standard culinary consumption with well-tolerated physiological effects. |
13 Cardamom | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour | Cardamom is widely consumed as a culinary spice with a high safety profile for general populations. |
14 Clove | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 Green Chili | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Red Chili Powder | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Fennel Turmeric | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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