Aldi

Thai Red Curry Paste

Barcode 4061462488528

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Yes — Thai Red Curry Paste is ultra-processed.

Product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains citric acid (an acidity regulator) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser), which are industrial additives. According to the provided rules, the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the whole product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

salt

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

lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
OK

shallots

A small bulbous member of the onion family with a milder, sweeter flavour than onions; used fresh or cooked.
OK

galangal
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

coriander seed

Dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum, aromatic with warm, citrusy notes; commonly used whole or ground in many cuisines.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

cardamom

A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

kaffir lime leaves
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

stabiliser
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.

Common questions about Thai Red Curry Paste

Is Thai Red Curry Paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai Red Curry Paste by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains citric acid (an acidity regulator) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser), which are industrial additives. According to the provided rules, the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the whole product UPF.

Which ingredients in Thai Red Curry Paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai Red Curry Paste as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.