Lidl

Lidl Korma Cooking Sauce

Barcode 4056489852667

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lidl Korma Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Under the given rules, the presence of this single ingredient is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

blend of y ingredients water
OK

14% single cream (milk)
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

ains sugar
UPF

modified maize starch

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

2% creamed coconut
OK

2% spices (cumin, fennel, coriander, turmeric, star anise, cardamom)
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
UPF

whey protein concentrate

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

1% desiccated coconut
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

salt

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

lactic acid

A food-grade acidulant used to adjust acidity in foods; produced through fermentation or chemical synthesis.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

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Common questions about Lidl Korma Cooking Sauce

Is Lidl Korma Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Lidl Korma Cooking Sauce by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Under the given rules, the presence of this single ingredient is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Lidl Korma Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lidl Korma Cooking Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, whey protein 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?

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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.