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CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA by INSPIRED CUISINE
INSPIRED CUISINE

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Barcode 4061462108518
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA is ultra-processed.

This chicken tikka masala contains ultra-processed ingredients such as yogurt powder (milk) and colour (paprika extract). These are industrially processed ingredients/additives, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked long grain rice (water, long grain rice)
  • OK
    marinated cooked chicken breast (25%) (chicken, tomato purée, ginger purée, garlic purée)
  • UPF
    yogurt powder (milk)
    Dried yogurt powder derived from milk, used as a dairy ingredient in mixes and snacks.
  • OK
    corn flour
    A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    herbs
    A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cauliflower (9%)
  • OK
    yogurt (milk)
    A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
  • OK
    spring greens (4%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    green lentils
    Dried legumes that cook into a soft, earthy-tasting legume. Common staple in soups and stews.
  • OK
    double cream
    A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    colour: paprika extract; ground green cardamom
  • OK
    nigella seeds (black onion seeds)
    A small black seed with a pungent, onion-like flavor used whole or ground in breads and spice mixes.
  • 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
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    crushed red chillies
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ground cloves
    Ground cloves are the finely milled powder of the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering warm, aromatic, and slightly bitter notes.
  • OK
    ground pimentos
  • OK
    ground cassia
    A ground form of cassia (cinnamon) spice, used as a culinary spice with warm, sweet notes.
  • OK
    ground bay leaf
    Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
  • OK
    ground nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Is CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA ultra-processed?

Yes — CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA by INSPIRED CUISINE is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chicken tikka masala contains ultra-processed ingredients such as yogurt powder (milk) and colour (paprika extract). These are industrially processed ingredients/additives, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA as ultra-processed markers: yogurt powder (milk), colour (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.

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