Chicken Curry Rice

Barcode 000155166262

Yes — Chicken Curry Rice is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin, dextrose, whey powder, yeast extract, and stabilizer E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked white rice (water, rice)
OK

cauliflower (17%)
OK

cooked marinated chicken breast (12%) (chicken breast, whey powder, maltodextrin, potato starch, salt, dextrose, garlic powder, tomato powder, paprika extract, yeast extract, spices, ginger paste, onion powder, ground black pepper, sugar, stabilizer: e466)
OK

butter (milk, salt)
OK

tomato puree (concentrated tomato puree, ginger, cumin, chilli, lemon juice)
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

spinach

A leafy green vegetable commonly used raw or cooked. High in vitamins A, C, and K.
OK

garlic (1%)
OK

dried fenugreek leaves
OK

ghee
OK

tamarind paste

Concentrated paste made from tamarind fruit, used as a souring agent and flavor enhancer.
OK

spices (coriander, cumin, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon)
OK

dried ginger

Dried ginger is the dehydrated rhizome of Zingiber officinale, used as a spice to impart warm, pungent, and aromatic notes to dishes.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

cream

A dairy product consisting of the high-fat layer skimmed from milk; commonly used as a ingredient to add richness and fat to dishes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

dried green chillies
OK

ground red chillies
OK

ground mustard
OK

cream powder
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

ground cardamom

Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
OK

ground bay leaves
OK

ground onion powder
OK

ground garlic
OK

ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
OK

ground chilli pepper

Ground dried red chili peppers, varying in heat (capsicum species), used to spice dishes; commonly labeled as chili powder or ground chile in some cuisines.

Common questions about Chicken Curry Rice

Is Chicken Curry Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Curry Rice is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin, dextrose, whey powder, yeast extract, and stabilizer E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed components.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.