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Vegetable masala by SAINSBURY'S
SAINSBURY'S

Vegetable masala

Barcode 00245067
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Vegetable masala is not ultra-processed.

This product contains vegetables, legumes, dairy (cream, butter), herbs, spices, salt, sugar, vinegar, and basic oil (rapeseed oil), with no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or other ultra-processed additives. All components are either whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    vegetables (32%) (cauliflower, red pepper, butternut squash, green beans)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    chickpeas (8%)
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    red onion
    Red onion, a pungent bulb frequently used as a base flavor or garnish in cooking.
  • OK
    cream (16% fat, cow's milk)
    Dairy cream with 16% fat content derived from cow's milk, used for enriched textures and flavor in beverages and dishes.
  • 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
    butter (cow's milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • 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
    colour: paprika extract; fennel
  • 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
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    clove
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    bay leaf. allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. also
  • OK
    not suitable for customers with an allergy to peanuts or nuts due to manufacturing methods. caution: take care when removing film as hot steam will escape. mts as 1 of your 5 a-day ifferent portions of fruit or veg a day. fresh
  • OK
    frozen
    A basic state of food preserved by freezing.

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Common questions about Vegetable masala

Is Vegetable masala ultra-processed?

No — Vegetable masala by SAINSBURY'S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains vegetables, legumes, dairy (cream, butter), herbs, spices, salt, sugar, vinegar, and basic oil (rapeseed oil), with no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or other ultra-processed additives. All components are either whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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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