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Butter Chicken by Gastro Specially Selected
Gastro Specially Selected

Butter Chicken

Barcode 4061463657947
Scanned  6  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Butter Chicken is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (meat, dairy, spices, herbs, nuts, tomato paste, honey, basic vegetable oil) and simple additives like citric acid and paprika extract used as a colour, which are permitted as non-UPF under the given rules. There are no ultra-processed additives such as emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chargrilled marinated chicken
    Cooked chicken portion marinated and chargrilled, likely made from chicken breast.
  • OK
    yogurt (milk)
    A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
  • 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
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • 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
    corn flour (cornstarch)
    Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    roasted coriander
    Dried coriander seeds that have been roasted to enhance aroma and flavor.
  • OK
    roasted cumin
    A spice derived from the cumin seeds that have been roasted to develop a deeper, nutty aroma and flavor.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • 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
    color: paprika extract; fenugreek leaf powder
    A mixed spice component containing paprika extract color and fenugreek leaf powder; used for flavor and color.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    roasted cardamom
    Cardamom seeds that have been roasted to mellow and intensify a warm, citrusy-spice aroma.
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • 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
    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
    ginger powder ground cloves
    A spice blend consisting of ginger powder and ground cloves.
  • OK
    ground fennel
    Finely ground fennel seeds, a common spice used for flavoring and digestive aid.
  • OK
    ground nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    bay leaf (dried)
    Dried bay leaves are aromatic, used to flavor soups, stews, and braises; remove before serving.
  • OK
    ground white pepper
    Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
  • OK
    skim milk
    Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    whipping cream
    A dairy cream with around 30–36% fat, suitable for whipping and making desserts like mousse and toppings.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    unsalted butter (milk)
    Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cashew nut
    Finely ground cashew nuts used as a flour-like ingredient or thickener in dishes.
  • OK
    coriander leaves with paprika
    A herb/spice blend combining fresh coriander leaves with paprika for color and aroma.
  • OK
    fenugreek leaves (dried)
    Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice with a slightly bitter, savory, maple-like aroma.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    roasted almond flakes
    Thinly sliced almonds that have been roasted until lightly brown for added flavor and crunch.
  • OK
    tandoori masala powder (spice blend)
    A spice blend used in Indian cooking, typically including paprika, salt and a mix of cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and other aromatics.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    roasted garam masala powder (roasted coriander, roasted cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, roasted cardamom, mace, ginger, cloves, fennel, nutmeg, dried bay leaf)
    A blend of toasted whole spices ground into a powder; commonly used in Indian cooking to add warm, aromatic flavors.
  • 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
    coriander powder ground cardamom
    Ground coriander seeds with ground cardamom, a spice mix used for aroma and depth in dishes.
  • OK
    ground mace
    A spice ground from the dried aril (mace) of the nutmeg tree, used to impart warm, aromatic notes in both sweet and savory dishes.
  • OK
    cardamom powder
    Powder made from dried cardamom seeds, prized for its strong, sweet-lemongrass aroma and used in spice blends, desserts, and beverages.
  • OK
    roasted coriander and roasted cumin
    A duo of spices where coriander and cumin seeds are roasted to deepen flavor, commonly used in spice blends and cooking for savory dishes.
  • 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
    roasted cardamom powder
    A spice made from cardamom seeds that have been roasted for a deeper, smoky aroma and flavor.
  • OK
    citric acid and ground mace (acidity regulator)
    A mixed ingredient used as an acidity regulator; combination of citric acid (a natural fruit acid) and ground mace (spice).
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • 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
    fennel powder
    A finely ground powder made from fennel seeds, with a sweet-anise flavor used in cooking and seasoning.
  • OK
    nutmeg powder
    Ground nutmeg, a warm, sweet spice commonly used in baking and beverages.

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Common questions about Butter Chicken

Is Butter Chicken ultra-processed?

No — Butter Chicken by Gastro Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (meat, dairy, spices, herbs, nuts, tomato paste, honey, basic vegetable oil) and simple additives like citric acid and paprika extract used as a colour, which are permitted as non-UPF under the given rules. There are no ultra-processed additives such as emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups.

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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