Loma Linda

Tikka Masala

Barcode 1230000037044

No — Tikka Masala is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains basic foods (water, vegetables, rice, spices, oil, salt, corn starch, sugar) and a simple vegetable broth. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing as defined, so this is not classified as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

textured soya protein (12%)
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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

black rice (5%)
OK

brown rice (5%)
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

soya oil
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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

tumeric
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

vegetable broth (pea, carrot)
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

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

peppermint

Common questions about Tikka Masala

Is Tikka Masala ultra-processed?

No — Tikka Masala by Loma Linda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains basic foods (water, vegetables, rice, spices, oil, salt, corn starch, sugar) and a simple vegetable broth. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing as defined, so this is not classified as 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Tikka Masala

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Common questions about Tikka Masala

Is Tikka Masala ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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