M&S, M&S Food

TIKKA MASALA CURRY SAUCE

Barcode 29432387

Yes — TIKKA MASALA CURRY SAUCE is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: (1) flavouring in the vegetable stock, which is an added flavouring agent; (2) acidity regulator: citric acid used as a regulator; and (3) vegetable stock with yeast extract and concentrated juices functioning as flavour enhancers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed product under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water tomatoes (14%) yogurt (milk) (12%). tomato purée double cream (milk) (9%) onions onion purée rapeseed oil cround spices (coriander cumin paprika-sweet cinnamon (cassia) cardamom cloves ginger-chilli powder) sugar cornflour butter (milk) vegetable stock (yeast extract concentrated carrot juice - concentrated mushrooms flavouring concentrated onion juice salt-dried tomatoes water dried onions) garlic purée salt green chillies ginger purée dried fenugreek leaves acidity regulator: citric acid colour paprika extract

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Common questions about TIKKA MASALA CURRY SAUCE

Is TIKKA MASALA CURRY SAUCE ultra-processed?

Yes — TIKKA MASALA CURRY SAUCE by M&S, M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: (1) flavouring in the vegetable stock, which is an added flavouring agent; (2) acidity regulator: citric acid used as a regulator; and (3) vegetable stock with yeast extract and concentrated juices functioning as flavour enhancers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed product under NOVA guidelines.

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.