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Butter chicken et riz pilaf by Marks & Spencers
Marks & Spencers

Butter chicken et riz pilaf

Barcode 00409728
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Butter chicken et riz pilaf is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (rice, dairy, chicken, tomato, spices, herbs, honey, lemon juice, paprika extract for color, etc.) with no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, according to NOVA, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    riz basmati cuit (41 %) (eau • riz basmati)
  • OK
    crème (lait) (21 %)
  • OK
    blanc de poulet cuit (20%)
  • OK
    tomato concentrate
    Concentrated tomato product used as a flavoring and base in sauces.
  • OK
    beurre (lait) (2%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil (canola oil)
    A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
  • OK
    ginger
    Rhizome used as a pungent, aromatic spice in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    Ground or mashed garlic resulting in a soft paste used as a flavoring base in many dishes.
  • OK
    honey
    Natural sweet syrup produced by bees from nectar; used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    cilantro
    An herb with delicate leaves and a distinct citrusy aroma, widely used fresh in many cuisines for salsas, sauces, and garnishes.
  • OK
    low-fat yogurt (milk)
    A dairy yogurt product with reduced fat content, used as a dairy ingredient or accompaniment.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    Juice extracted from lemons, used as a flavoring, acidulant, or base for sauces and dressings.
  • OK
    corn starch
    Fine white starch extracted from corn used as a thickener. Not an ultra-processed ingredient.
  • OK
    red pepper purée
    Blended red peppers into a smooth paste, used as a heat and color contributor in dishes.
  • OK
    garam masala moulu (coriandre grillée • macis • poivre noir grillé • cumin arillé • graines de fenouil arillées • gingembre • poivre noir • cannelle de chine • arillée • cannelle clous de girofle • graines de cardamome verte grillées • fenouil • noix de muscade • feuilles de laurier)
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Whole cumin seeds used whole or ground to add warm, earthy flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    fenugrec moulu
  • OK
    colorant : extrait de paprika
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A ground spice made from coriander seeds, providing citrusy, warm notes to dishes; used in spice blends and marinades.
  • OK
    black cardamom seeds
    Whole seeds of black cardamom (Amomum subulatum), a large, smoky, camphor-like spice used in Indian and Southeast Asian cooking.
  • OK
    fennel seeds
    Dried seeds of the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare), mildly sweet, licorice-like aroma used in many cuisines.
  • OK
    paprika fumé : moulu
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A ground spice from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, used for warmth and aroma in sweet and savory dishes.
  • OK
    turmeric
    Ground turmeric spice used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    cloves
    Dried flower buds of the clove tree, a warm, aromatic spice used in savory and sweet dishes.
  • OK
    saffron
    Fine thread-like spice from Crocus sativus used for color and aroma.

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Common questions about Butter chicken et riz pilaf

Is Butter chicken et riz pilaf ultra-processed?

No — Butter chicken et riz pilaf by Marks & Spencers is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (rice, dairy, chicken, tomato, spices, herbs, honey, lemon juice, paprika extract for color, etc.) with no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, according to NOVA, 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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