New gate, Lidl

curry sauce

Barcode 4056489561330

Yes — curry sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, natural flavourings, glucose powder (refined sugar), hydrolysed maize protein (a flavor enhancer), whey protein concentrate, and stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

18% curry powder (coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cassia, garlic, onion, mustard flour, ginger, clove, cardamom, black pepper)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

salt

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

natural flavourings

Flavouring substances derived from natural sources, here noted to contain celery. Used to impart aroma or taste without adding a discrete food item.
OK

glucose powder
OK

cornflour

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

hydrolyzed maize protein

A protein hydrolysate derived from maize (corn). Used as a flavor enhancer or a source of protein; sometimes known as hydrolyzed corn protein. It may contain free amino acids and small peptides.
UPF

whey protein concentrate

Milk-derived protein concentrate obtained from whey, used as a food ingredient to boost protein content.
OK

stabilisers: xanthan gum
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
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

allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

preparation instructions the following are guidelines only
OK

to make 2 servings: put 3 heaped tablespoons (50g) into a saucepan and add 200ml (7 fl, oz,) of hot water
OK

stir and simmer for 5 minutes
OK

storage instructions

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Common questions about curry sauce

Is curry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — curry sauce by New gate, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, natural flavourings, glucose powder (refined sugar), hydrolysed maize protein (a flavor enhancer), whey protein concentrate, and stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in curry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in curry sauce as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, natural flavourings, whey protein concentrate, guar gum. 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.