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Chinese Style Curry Cooking Sauce

Barcode 4056489852605

Yes — Chinese Style Curry Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, and yeast extract powder, which are industrially processed additives and refined ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

12% onions
OK

6% peas
UPF

modified maize starch

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

creamed coconut

A coconut product made by processing coconut meat into a creamy paste or block, used as a dairy-free cream substitute or flavoring.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

fenugreek (ground)

Ground seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum), used as a spice with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty flavor and a hint of maple-like sweetness.
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
OK

salt

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

acidity regulator: lactic acid; curry powder (ground coriander, salt, ground cumin, ground turmeric, sugar, glucose syrup)
OK

yeast extract powder (yeast extract, salt, sunflower oil, acidity regulator: citric acid], coconut milk powder [coconut extract, maltodextrin], garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce powder [maltodextrin, soya beans, wheat], chilli powder, ground black pepper, ground fenugreek, ground cassia, ground cloves, ground cardamom)
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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

ground star anise
UPF

chili powder

A ground spice mix typically made from dried chili peppers and other spices; can include salt, anticaking agents or additives.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

ground cardamom

Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
OK

ground clove

A ground spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum); used to impart warm, aromatic flavor.
OK

ground cassia

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

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Common questions about Chinese Style Curry Cooking Sauce

Is Chinese Style Curry Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Chinese Style Curry Cooking Sauce by Taste Of 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 (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, and yeast extract powder, which are industrially processed additives and refined ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chinese Style Curry Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chinese Style Curry Cooking Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, chili powder. 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.