Potato Curry

Barcode 00161213

Yes — Potato Curry is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains tamarind extract, which is an industrially processed extract/additive. All other listed ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or traditional spices, but the presence of tamarind extract is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes (47%)
OK

tomatoes (14%)
OK

onions (14%)
OK

rapeeseed oil
UPF

tamarind extract

Concentrated extract derived from tamarind pulp; used for sour flavor in sauces and beverages.
OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
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

salt

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

ground black pepper

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

dried red chillies
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

bay leaves
OK

ground cardamom

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

curry powder
OK

black mustard seeds

Dried seeds of Brassica nigra used as a spice; a single-ingredient, minimally processed food.
OK

fenugreek leaves

Common questions about Potato Curry

Is Potato Curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Potato Curry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains tamarind extract, which is an industrially processed extract/additive. All other listed ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or traditional spices, but the presence of tamarind extract is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Potato Curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Potato Curry as an ultra-processed marker: tamarind extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.