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Butter Chicken 2 Step Cooking Sauce by Deluxe, Lidl
Deluxe, Lidl

Butter Chicken 2 Step Cooking Sauce

Barcode 4056489895596
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Butter Chicken 2 Step Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA system because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, dextrose, and natural flavourings. These are industrially processed additives used for texture modification, sweetness, and flavour enhancement, which places the product in the UPF category even though it also contains many basic culinary ingredients (cream, butter, spices, etc.).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    11% single cream (milk)
  • OK
    5% tomato
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    3% onion
  • OK
    3% butter (milk)
  • 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.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    paprika powder
    Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    colour: paprika extract; acidity regulators: lactic acid
  • OK
    citric acid; fenugreek leaf
  • OK
    black pepper powder
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    black cardamom powder
  • 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
    smoked paprika. rice flour
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    green cardamom
    A spice consisting of the dried seed pod of Elettaria cardamomum, used whole or ground in sweet and savory dishes.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    coriander seed
    Dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum, aromatic with warm, citrusy notes; commonly used whole or ground in many cuisines.
  • OK
    clove
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    paprika extract colour
    A colour additive derived from paprika used to impart red/orange hue to foods.
  • OK
    turmeric extract; bay leaf
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • OK
    cassia (chinese cinnamon)
    Bark from Cinnamomum cassia, closely related to true cinnamon with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor; used ground or as sticks in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about Butter Chicken 2 Step Cooking Sauce

Is Butter Chicken 2 Step Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Butter Chicken 2 Step Cooking Sauce by Deluxe, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA system because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, dextrose, and natural flavourings. These are industrially processed additives used for texture modification, sweetness, and flavour enhancement, which places the product in the UPF category even though it also contains many basic culinary ingredients (cream, butter, spices, etc.).

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

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Butter Chicken 2 Step Cooking Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, dextrose, natural flavourings, paprika extract colour. 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.

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