Aldi

Korma curry paste

Barcode 4056489895558

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

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.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

sugar

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

5% 4% garlic purée
OK

3% desiccated coconut
OK

turmeric tomato paste
OK

coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
OK

4% ginger purée
OK

powder
OK

dried onion

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

acidity regulator: acetic acid; cumin powder
OK

garam masala powder anise
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

green cardamom

A spice consisting of the dried seed pod of Elettaria cardamomum, used whole or ground in sweet and savory dishes.
OK

pimento
OK

black (coriander, cumin, cassia, black pepper, star plain caramel; modified maize starch, paprika coriander leaf.)

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Common questions about Korma curry paste

Is Korma curry paste ultra-processed?

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.

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.