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Fruity Chicken Curry by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Fruity Chicken Curry

Barcode 00942720
Scanned  6  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Fruity Chicken Curry is not ultra-processed.

The product contains basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, dairy, vegetables, fruits, spices, basic starches) and no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Sugar is present but is considered a basic single-ingredient food per the given rules. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the specified NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked long grain rice (39%)
  • OK
    (water, long grain rice)
  • OK
    chicken breast (17%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sultanas
    Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
  • OK
    apricot purée
  • OK
    coconut milk (coconut extract, water)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    low fat yogurt (milk)
    A dairy product from milk with reduced fat content. Contains live cultures in many brands.
  • OK
    ground spices (coriander, turmeric, black pepper, roasted coriander, roasted cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, mace, roasted green cardamom seeds, chilli powder, ginger cloves, fennel, nutmeg, bay leaves)
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • 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
    dried mango
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.

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Common questions about Fruity Chicken Curry

Is Fruity Chicken Curry ultra-processed?

No — Fruity Chicken Curry by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, dairy, vegetables, fruits, spices, basic starches) and no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Sugar is present but is considered a basic single-ingredient food per the given rules. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the specified NOVA-based criteria.

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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