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Saag Masala by Aldi
Aldi

Saag Masala

Barcode 4088600090924
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Saag Masala is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient/additive. It also contains spice extracts and silicon dioxide and calcium phosphates as processing aids/anti-caking agents, which are extracted or synthesized additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato
    Fresh tomato with a percentage of tomato content in the product (likely part of a ready-made mix).
  • OK
    spinach
    Chopped spinach leaves with a stated spinach content; a basic leafy vegetable ingredient.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    single cream
    Dairy cream with 4% fat content; a basic dairy ingredient used for richness.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    A thick paste made from concentrated tomatoes, used as a base for sauces and soups.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    spice cap seasoning 3% seasoning (with rice flour, sugar, spices)
    A complex seasoning blend containing herbs and spices, anti-caking and processing ingredients (rice flour, silicon dioxide, calcium phosphates) and flavorings.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    paprika powder
    Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting additive used as an acidity regulator and preservative.
  • 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
    dried cumin seed
    Cuminum cyminum seeds that have been dried; ground or whole, used as a spice for its warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor.
  • OK
    fenugreek leaves (dried)
    Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice with a slightly bitter, savory, maple-like aroma.
  • 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 nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • 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.

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Common questions about Saag Masala

Is Saag Masala ultra-processed?

Yes — Saag Masala by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient/additive. It also contains spice extracts and silicon dioxide and calcium phosphates as processing aids/anti-caking agents, which are extracted or synthesized additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Saag Masala are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Saag Masala as ultra-processed markers: spice cap seasoning 3% seasoning (with rice flour, sugar, spices), modified maize starch. 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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