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Yes — Korma curry paste is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, modified maize starch is a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer, which qualifies as a UPF additive under NOVA. Plain caramel used as a colorant is also an industrially produced additive. These ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients (spices, oil, sugar, acetic acid) are minimally processed or basic.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
sauce for meatballs
cucina
Not UPF
The co-operative Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
The co-operative,Coop
Not UPF
Maple Syrup
Clarks
Not UPF
Mild Curry Spice Paste
Patak's
Not UPF
Vegetable oil
Waitrose, Essential Waitrose
Not UPF
Kirkland Organic Virgin Coconut Oil - 2.38KG Tub
Kirkland
Not UPF
White Miso
Bart
Not UPF
Chilli Base
Heinz
Not UPF
Chopped Garlic In Marinade
TJ Morris Ltd
Not UPF
Minced Garlic
Lee Kum Kee
Not UPF
Yes — Korma curry paste by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, modified maize starch is a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer, which qualifies as a UPF additive under NOVA. Plain caramel used as a colorant is also an industrially produced additive. These ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients (spices, oil, sugar, acetic acid) are minimally processed or basic.
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.
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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.