Yes — Butter Chicken is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch, citric acid, paprika extract, anti-caking agents (calcium phosphates, silicon dioxide), flavouring, and acidity regulators. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Hot spice paste
Pataks
Not UPF
kebab gyros
prymat
Not UPF
Olive Oil
Not UPF
Tamarind paste
Morrisons
Not UPF
Aceto Balsamico
dmBio (DM)
Not UPF
Barley Malt Syrup
McVitie's
Not UPF
Light in colour olive oil
Asda
Not UPF
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
M&S, Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Balsamic vibegar
Not UPF
Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Yes — Butter Chicken by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch, citric acid, paprika extract, anti-caking agents (calcium phosphates, silicon dioxide), flavouring, and acidity regulators. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Butter Chicken as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.