Bilash, Aldi

Tikka Masala

Barcode 4088600161891

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Yes — Tikka Masala is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. In particular, it includes modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), lactic acid (an isolated additive acidity regulator), and paprika extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a color/flavor extract). These industrial additives and extracts classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains some basic culinary ingredients like tomatoes, yogurt, cream, oil, spices, and salt.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

nutrition look wrecipe water
OK

tomatoes (16%) (tomatoes, firming agent: calcium carbonate, acidity regulator, citric acid)
OK

yogurt (6%) (milk)
OK

concentrated tomato purée (4%)
OK

single cream (3,5%) (milk)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

modifed maize starch
OK

ground spices (2%) (coriander, paprika, cumin, turmeric, fenugreek, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, fennel, chilli, cove)
OK

dried onion (1,5%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

acid: lactic acid
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

typical values as sold enery fat of which satuates carbohydate of which sugars fibre protein salt this jar contain 4(125) enigs allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

may also contain peanuts and nuts
OK

dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians
OK

no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives
OK

500ge widely recydad best before end: see lid

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Common questions about Tikka Masala

Is Tikka Masala ultra-processed?

Yes — Tikka Masala by Bilash, Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. In particular, it includes modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), lactic acid (an isolated additive acidity regulator), and paprika extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a color/flavor extract). These industrial additives and extracts classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains some basic culinary ingredients like tomatoes, yogurt, cream, oil, spices, and salt.

Which ingredients in Tikka Masala are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tikka Masala as an ultra-processed marker: 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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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.