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Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce by Taste of India
Taste of India

Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce

Barcode 20015824
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including acidity regulators (acetic acid, lactic acid) and the pre-identified UPF ingredient “colour: paprika extract,” which by instruction must be treated as an ultra-processed additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    15% tomatoes
  • OK
    12% tomato purée from concentrate
  • OK
    10% onions
  • OK
    6% low fat natural yogurt
  • OK
    4% single cream (milk)
  • OK
    curry paste (rapeseed oil, water, sugar, onion purée, concentrated lemon juice, salt, coriander, ground ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, cardamom, paprika, ground cassia, garlic powder, cumin seeds, ground fennel, ground cloves, chilli powder, ground fenugreek, acidity regulator: acetic acid, black pepper, black onion seeds)
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    lemon juice from concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • 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
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    lactic acid
    A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    cardamom
    A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
  • 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
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    dried fenugreek
  • OK
    ground cassia
    A ground form of cassia (cinnamon) spice, used as a culinary spice with warm, sweet notes.
  • OK
    fenugreek (ground)
    Ground seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum), used as a spice with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty flavor and a hint of maple-like sweetness.

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Common questions about Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce

Is Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce by Taste of India is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including acidity regulators (acetic acid, lactic acid) and the pre-identified UPF ingredient “colour: paprika extract,” which by instruction must be treated as an ultra-processed additive. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: paprika 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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