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Butter Chicken by Aldi
Aldi

Butter Chicken

Barcode 4088600054438
Scanned  22  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion (12%)
  • OK
    cream (11%) (milk)
  • OK
    tomato (5%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    A thick paste made from concentrated tomatoes, used as a base for sauces and soups.
  • OK
    butter (3%) (milk)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    spice cap seasoning (3%) (rice flour, paprika powder, cumin powder, sugar, coriander powder, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, anti-caking agents, calcium phosphates, silicon dioxide, fenugreek powder, clove powder, paprika extract, flavouring)
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    paprika powder
    Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
  • 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
    lactic acid
    An organic acid used to regulate acidity and add a sour taste in foods.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    dried fenugreek leaves
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    smoked paprika powder
  • 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.

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Common questions about Butter Chicken

Is Butter Chicken ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Butter Chicken are ultra-processed?

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.

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?

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