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Rogan josh sauce by Specially Selected
Specially Selected

Rogan josh sauce

Barcode 4088600054308
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Rogan josh sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), flavouring (industrial flavour additives), tricalcium phosphate and silicon dioxide (anti-caking/processing aids), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and paprika extract (an extracted additive used for colour/flavour) are all UPF markers under NOVA. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF, even though it also contains many culinary ingredients like tomato, onion, spices, and yogurt.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato (23%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato paste (8%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • 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
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • 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
    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
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • 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 fennel
    Finely ground fennel seeds, a common spice used for flavoring and digestive aid.
  • OK
    ground chilli pepper
    Ground dried red chili peppers, varying in heat (capsicum species), used to spice dishes; commonly labeled as chili powder or ground chile in some cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    tricalcium phosphate
    A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
  • OK
    silicon dioxide; dried mint
  • 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 black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • UPF
    turmeric extract
    A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • OK
    low fat yogurt (2.5%) (milk)
  • 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 leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    garam masala (ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger ground cloves, ground black pepper, dill)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    ground paprika. citric acid
  • OK
    lactic acid; ground chilli ground turmeric
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Rogan josh sauce

Is Rogan josh sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Rogan josh sauce by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), flavouring (industrial flavour additives), tricalcium phosphate and silicon dioxide (anti-caking/processing aids), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and paprika extract (an extracted additive used for colour/flavour) are all UPF markers under NOVA. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF, even though it also contains many culinary ingredients like tomato, onion, spices, and yogurt.

Which ingredients in Rogan josh sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Rogan josh sauce as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, turmeric extract, flavouring, paprika extract, modified maize starch, 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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