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Chicken Jalfrezi by Gastro by specially selected
Gastro by specially selected

Chicken Jalfrezi

Barcode 4088600399928
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken Jalfrezi is not ultra-processed.

The dish contains only basic culinary ingredients (chicken, vegetables, dairy, spices, oil, vinegar) and no industrial additives or ultra-processed sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or modified starches, so it is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chargrilled marinated chicken breast (35%) [chicken breast
  • OK
    yogurt (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • 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
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garam masala (ground roasted coriander, ground roasted cumin, black pepper, ground cinnamon, roasted cardamom, ground mace, ground ginger, ground fennel, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground bay leaf)
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • 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
    color: paprika extract; fenugreek leaf powder
    A mixed spice component containing paprika extract color and fenugreek leaf powder; used for flavor and color.
  • OK
    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.
  • 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
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
  • OK
    ground cloves
    Ground cloves are the finely milled powder of the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering warm, aromatic, and slightly bitter notes.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ground bay leaf]
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    chargrilled pepper and red onion (red onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, rapeseed oil, water)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    green pepper
    Green bell pepper, a fresh vegetable used for adding crunch and sweetness.
  • OK
    butter (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤)
  • OK
    skimmed 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤
  • OK
    whipping cream (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤)
  • OK
    coriander sprig
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.

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Common questions about Chicken Jalfrezi

Is Chicken Jalfrezi ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Jalfrezi by Gastro by specially selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The dish contains only basic culinary ingredients (chicken, vegetables, dairy, spices, oil, vinegar) and no industrial additives or ultra-processed sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or modified starches, so it is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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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