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Chicken Balti by M&S
M&S

Chicken Balti

Barcode 00214025
Scanned  12  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken Balti is not ultra-processed.

The dish is composed of basic culinary ingredients (chicken, vegetables, spices, dairy, oil, salt, lemon juice, cornflour) without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, industrial extracts, or other cosmetic additives, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken breast (50%)
  • OK
    tomatoes (14%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    red peppers (5%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    low fat yogurt (milk)
    A dairy product from milk with reduced fat content. Contains live cultures in many brands.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • 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
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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 garam masala (roasted coriander, roasted cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, kashmiri chilli powder, black pepper, green cardamom, cloves, bay leaves)
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    kashmiri chilli powder
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    nigella seeds (black onion seeds)
    A small black seed with a pungent, onion-like flavor used whole or ground in breads and spice mixes.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    coriander seeds
    Dried seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) used whole or crushed to add warm, citrusy, spicy notes.
  • OK
    crushed red chillies
  • OK
    whole green cardamom

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Common questions about Chicken Balti

Is Chicken Balti ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Balti by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The dish is composed of basic culinary ingredients (chicken, vegetables, spices, dairy, oil, salt, lemon juice, cornflour) without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, industrial extracts, or other cosmetic additives, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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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