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Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce by Deluxe, Lidl
Deluxe, Lidl

Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce

Barcode 4056489895589
Scanned  10  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives: modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavoring preparation), and colour: paprika extract (an added color). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of any such industrial additives makes the overall product a UPF, even though many other ingredients (spices, dairy, onion, tomato, oil, sugar) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    7% coconut cream (coconut extract)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    12% onion
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    4% tomato
  • OK
    4% single cream (milk)
  • OK
    3% yogurt (milk)
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat used in baking and cooking.
  • 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.
  • OK
    lactic acid
    An organic acid used to regulate acidity and add a sour taste in foods.
  • OK
    citric acid; coriander powder
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    turmeric powder
    A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
  • OK
    fenugreek powder
    A ground spice made from dried seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines; used as a spice or supplement. It is a simple, single-ingredient food product.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
  • OK
    green cardamom powder. salt
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    green cardamom
    A spice consisting of the dried seed pod of Elettaria cardamomum, used whole or ground in sweet and savory dishes.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
  • OK
    clove
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce

Is Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce by Deluxe, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives: modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavoring preparation), and colour: paprika extract (an added color). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of any such industrial additives makes the overall product a UPF, even though many other ingredients (spices, dairy, onion, tomato, oil, sugar) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Korma 2 Step Cooking Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, natural flavouring, paprika extract. 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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