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Chicken korma and pilau rice by M&S
M&S

Chicken korma and pilau rice

Barcode 00457521
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken korma and pilau rice is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic foods (rice, chicken, dairy, coconut, oil, nuts, vegetables, herbs, and spices), sugar, salt, and a simple starch (cornflour). There are no industrial additives, flavourings, refined syrups, or emulsifiers. According to the given criteria, this should not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    cooked basmati rice (with water)
    Cooked basmati rice, likely served as part of a dish; consists mainly of basmati rice and water.
  • OK
    chicken breast
    Lean chicken meat used as a protein source.
  • OK
    onions
    Bulbous edible part of Allium cepa used as a base flavor in many cuisines; sweet or pungent taste, versatile in cooked and raw forms.
  • OK
    british cream (milk)
    Cream product derived from milk, used as a dairy ingredient.
  • OK
    coconut milk (3.5%) (coconut extract · water), british yogurt (milk)
    A dairy- and coconut-based product combining coconut milk with milk yogurt. Likely used as a creamy base in beverages or desserts.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil (canola oil)
    A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
  • OK
    tomato concentrate
    Concentrated tomato product used as a flavoring and base in sauces.
  • OK
    toasted sliced almonds
    Thinly sliced almonds that have been toasted for flavor and texture; a common nut ingredient in baking and toppings.
  • OK
    ginger puree
    A puree made from ginger, used as a flavoring or base ingredient in cooking and sauces.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    Ground or mashed garlic resulting in a soft paste used as a flavoring base in many dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
  • 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
    butter (milk fat)
    A dairy fat made from churning cream; rich and buttery, commonly used as a cooking fat and flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    dried coconut
    Coconut meat that has been dehydrated into a long-lasting, versatile ingredient used in baking and confections.
  • OK
    cilantro
    An herb with delicate leaves and a distinct citrusy aroma, widely used fresh in many cuisines for salsas, sauces, and garnishes.
  • OK
    corn starch
    Fine white starch extracted from corn used as a thickener. Not an ultra-processed ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A ground spice made from coriander seeds, providing citrusy, warm notes to dishes; used in spice blends and marinades.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A warm, earthy spice ground from cumin seeds, commonly used in chili, curry, and Middle Eastern dishes.
  • OK
    ground garam masala
    A traditional Indian spice blend made from roasted and ground spices such as coriander, mace, black pepper, cumin, fennel seeds, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, bay leaves.
  • OK
    ground green cardamom
    Ground green cardamom seeds used for fragrance and flavor in both sweet and savory dishes.
  • OK
    turmeric
    Ground turmeric spice used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Whole cumin seeds used whole or ground to add warm, earthy flavor to dishes.
  • 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
    ground mace
    Ground mace, the dried aril of nutmeg, with warm, peppery, slightly sweet flavor used as a spice.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A milled spice from dried Capsicum fruits, used to add mild to moderate heat and color.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A smoked version of paprika made from dried, smoked Capsicum fruits, offering a rich, smoky flavor and color.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A ground spice from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, used for warmth and aroma in sweet and savory dishes.
  • OK
    chili powder, toasted green cardamom
    A spice blend combining ground chili pepper and toasted green cardamom seeds.
  • OK
    cloves
    Dried flower buds of the clove tree, a warm, aromatic spice used in savory and sweet dishes.
  • OK
    toasted coriander seeds
    Dry-roasted coriander seeds providing citrusy, nutty aroma for seasoning.
  • OK
    roasted cumin
    A spice obtained by roasting cumin seeds to enhance aroma and flavor.
  • OK
    saffron
    Fine thread-like spice from Crocus sativus used for color and aroma.
  • UPF
    chili extract
    Concentrated extract derived from chili peppers used as a flavoring.

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Common questions about Chicken korma and pilau rice

Is Chicken korma and pilau rice ultra-processed?

No — Chicken korma and pilau rice by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic foods (rice, chicken, dairy, coconut, oil, nuts, vegetables, herbs, and spices), sugar, salt, and a simple starch (cornflour). There are no industrial additives, flavourings, refined syrups, or emulsifiers. According to the given criteria, this should not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Chicken korma and pilau rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken korma and pilau rice as an ultra-processed marker: chili 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.

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