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Falafel (Arabic: فلافل (falaafil ▶ (help·info)) Hebrew: פלאפל (falafel)), also known in Egypt as ta`amiyya (Arabic طعمية), is a fried ball or patty of spiced fava beans or chickpeas. It is a highly popular form of fast food in the Arab East. Falafel is also very common in Israel, and it is regarded as the national food of Israel. Falafel is traditionally served as a filling ingredient in a pita bread wrap (i.e. sandwich), and the term "falafel" commonly refers to this sandwich, a prototypical street food (ie. fast food). Along with the falafel balls, which may be crushed onto the bread or added whole, sandwiches frequently include hummus, tahini, a yoghurt sauce, lemon, and various vegetables (ie. salad), with sumac and salt added as seasoning. Chilli sauce may also be added.