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Chicken Korma with pilau rice by By sainsbury's
By sainsbury's

Chicken Korma with pilau rice

Barcode 00244985
Scanned  9  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken Korma with pilau rice is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed only of basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, spices, yogurt, nuts, coconut, tomato paste, oil, sugar, salt, lemon juice, simple starch like cornflour). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other ultra-processed ingredients as defined by the NOVA-based criteria provided. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked pilau rice (water, basmati rice, onion, rapeseed oil, salt, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, cardamom pod, clove, bay leaf)
  • OK
    cooked marinated chicken (18%) (chicken breast, rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    low fat yogurt
    Low-fat yogurt made from cows' milk.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • 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
    cardamom
    A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
  • 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
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    clove
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    coconut extract
    A flavoring derived from coconuts, used to impart coconut flavor or aroma. Depending on processing, may be a simple extract.
  • OK
    cashew nut
    Dried or roasted seed of the cashew tree, commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    coconut
    A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    almond
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.

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Common questions about Chicken Korma with pilau rice

Is Chicken Korma with pilau rice ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Korma with pilau rice by By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed only of basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, spices, yogurt, nuts, coconut, tomato paste, oil, sugar, salt, lemon juice, simple starch like cornflour). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other ultra-processed ingredients as defined by the NOVA-based criteria provided. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.

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