Taste of India,Lidl

Korma Cooking Sauce

Barcode 20015831

Yes — Korma Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener. According to the given rules, any product containing modified maize starch or similar industrial additives is UPF. Other ingredients like sugar, dairy, spices, and vegetable ingredients do not change this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

reconstituted tomato purée
OK

4% single cream ( milk )
OK

4% desiccated coconut
OK

sugar

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

4% creamed coconut
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

whey powder ( milk )
OK

double cream ( milk )
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

salt

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

ground fennel

Finely ground fennel seeds, a common spice used for flavoring and digestive aid.
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

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

ground cassia

A ground form of cassia (cinnamon) spice, used as a culinary spice with warm, sweet notes.
OK

cardamom

A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
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

dried fenugreek

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Common questions about Korma Cooking Sauce

Is Korma Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Korma Cooking Sauce by Taste of India,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener. According to the given rules, any product containing modified maize starch or similar industrial additives is UPF. Other ingredients like sugar, dairy, spices, and vegetable ingredients do not change this classification.

Which ingredients in Korma Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Korma Cooking Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.

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

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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.