Aldi

Coconut Ginger Sauce

Barcode 4088600382463

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No — Coconut Ginger Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly basic culinary components: water, creamed coconut, ginger and garlic purée, cornflour, herbs, spices, sugar, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, rapeseed oil, salt, and wheat flour. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, modified starches, flavor enhancers, isolated industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavorings listed. Refined sugar is treated here as a basic single-ingredient food, and rapeseed oil is a basic culinary oil, both classified as not UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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creamed coconut (22%) (coconut extract, water)
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ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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lemongrass powder (2%)
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sugar

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

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
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rice wine vinegar

A mild, fermented vinegar made from rice wine, used for pickling, dressings, and sauces.
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coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
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red chili powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and color; a common culinary ingredient in many cuisines.
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lime leaf powder
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rapeseed oil

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

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

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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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.
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ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.

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Common questions about Coconut Ginger Sauce

Is Coconut Ginger Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Coconut Ginger Sauce by Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly basic culinary components: water, creamed coconut, ginger and garlic purée, cornflour, herbs, spices, sugar, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, rapeseed oil, salt, and wheat flour. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, modified starches, flavor enhancers, isolated industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavorings listed. Refined sugar is treated here as a basic single-ingredient food, and rapeseed oil is a basic culinary oil, both classified as not UPF under the given rules.

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.