QAFs

(Questions about falafel)

A falafel is a lightly battered croquette of delight, made of ground chickpeas, broad beans, or both. Here at Flames Falafel we produce our falafels using only the freshest and finest of ingredients. Our falafel consists of both chickpeas and broad beans infused with a medley of handpicked herbs and spices (please see our products page for ingredients). We proudly stand by the superior taste of Flames Falafels, ensuring that once you've tried ours, you'll never settle for anything less.

The history of falafel is very controversial, what we are sure of however is that falafel first came about in the Middle-East as a vegetarian replacement for meat during lent. While its exact origins are debated, some theories trace its roots as far back as Pharaonic Egypt.

We create falafels suitable for vegans and vegetarians alike. Our products have earned approval from both the Vegan and Vegetarian societies, and we prominently display their accredited logos on all our packaging for easy identification.

Falafels are a great source of vegetarian protein. Our wide range of falafel’s allow you to enjoy falafel and healthy eating in many different ways. Pairing falafel with fresh vegetables, whole grains, and a modest amount of sauce can contribute to a balanced and nutritious meal. Overall, when consumed mindfully, falafel can be a nutritious and satisfying option as part of a well-rounded diet.

The shelf life of our falafels is one year in its frozen state. However once your falafels have been defrosted & are in a chilled state we advise consumption within seven days remembering not to refreeze the defrosted product for best quality and safety.

Flames Falafels are available at a number of different retail, catering & distributor locations. Ranging from wholesalers to cash & carry’s, restaurants to takeaways. Struggling to find or stock our product? Give us a call and we will direct you to our closest wholesaler or deliver to you ourselves!