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Yes — Chicken Tikka Masala is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Chicken Tikka Masala is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract as a colour, which is an extracted industrial additive identified as UPF under the specified criteria. The product otherwise consists mainly of recognizable foods and culinary ingredients, including chicken, dairy, vegetables, spices, honey, rapeseed oil, and cornflour, but the paprika extract is sufficient for the UPF classification.
Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
4 Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Soup
M&S Food
Not UPF
Thai green chicken curry
Charlie Bigham's
Not UPF
Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice
Charlie Bigham's
Not UPF
Japanese Style Chicken Curry with rice
MYPROTEIN
Not UPF
Beef Lasagne
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Yes — Chicken Tikka Masala by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Chicken Tikka Masala is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract as a colour, which is an extracted industrial additive identified as UPF under the specified criteria. The product otherwise consists mainly of recognizable foods and culinary ingredients, including chicken, dairy, vegetables, spices, honey, rapeseed oil, and cornflour, but the paprika extract is sufficient for the UPF classification.
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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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.