Marks & Spencer

Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste

Barcode 29181230

No — Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed entirely of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components (water, vinegar, demerara sugar, tomato paste, spices, purées, salt, and rapeseed oil). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

tomato paste

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

kashmiri chilli flakes (7%)
OK

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
OK

kashmiri chilli powder (3%)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

paprika

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

rapeseed oil

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

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.

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Common questions about Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste

Is Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste ultra-processed?

No — Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed entirely of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components (water, vinegar, demerara sugar, tomato paste, spices, purées, salt, and rapeseed oil). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (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?

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