Marks & Spencer

Green thai curry sauce

Barcode 29066339

Yes — Green thai curry sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed flavouring ingredients and extracts, including yeast extract, concentrated carrot juice, concentrated mushrooms, flavouring, and concentrated onion juice. These are isolated and processed additives used to enhance flavour rather than whole culinary ingredients, which fits the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like citric acid are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of the listed flavour extracts and generic flavouring makes the product UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut cream (15%) (coconut extract, water)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

creamed coconut (3%)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

green chillies (2%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

green peppers
OK

lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
OK

thai fish sauce (anchovy extract, fish, salt)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
UPF

concentrated mushrooms

Mushroom concentrate used as a flavoring or stock base; a concentrated form of mushrooms.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

onion juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from onions, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and savory products.
OK

salt

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

dried tomatoes

Tomatoes dried to remove moisture, used for flavor, color, and texture.
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

lime leaves

Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

concentrated lime juice

A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.

Common questions about Green thai curry sauce

Is Green thai curry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Green thai curry sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed flavouring ingredients and extracts, including yeast extract, concentrated carrot juice, concentrated mushrooms, flavouring, and concentrated onion juice. These are isolated and processed additives used to enhance flavour rather than whole culinary ingredients, which fits the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like citric acid are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of the listed flavour extracts and generic flavouring makes the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Green thai curry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Green thai curry sauce as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, carrot juice concentrate, concentrated mushrooms, flavouring, onion juice concentrate. 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?

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.