Lidl

Thai Red Curry

Barcode 4056489896036

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No — Thai Red Curry is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists mainly of water, vegetable oil, herbs, spices, and basic cooking ingredients. It contains standard acidity regulators (acetic acid, lactic acid) and paprika extract used as colour, which are basic food additives and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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

8% red chilli purée (red chillies, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid)
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4% lemongrass
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4% galangal
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lime leaf
OK

fish sauce (anchovy extract (_fish_), salt, sugar, water)
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

salt

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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dried red chillies
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ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
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colour: paprika extract; ground cumin
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lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.

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Common questions about Thai Red Curry

Is Thai Red Curry ultra-processed?

No — Thai Red Curry by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists mainly of water, vegetable oil, herbs, spices, and basic cooking ingredients. It contains standard acidity regulators (acetic acid, lactic acid) and paprika extract used as colour, which are basic food additives and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

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.