Yes — Golden curry is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: flavour enhancers (E621 monosodium glutamate, E627 disodium guanylate, E631 disodium inosinate) and a caramel colour (E150a). It also includes palm oil, which is considered a highly processed refined oil. These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) group.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Aceto Balsamico
dmBio (DM)
Not UPF
Barley Malt Syrup
McVitie's
Not UPF
Light in colour olive oil
Asda
Not UPF
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
M&S, Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Balsamic vibegar
Not UPF
Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Organic Black Tahini
Biona
Not UPF
Schwartz Ground Allspice 37G Jar
Schwartz, Mccormick
Not UPF
Spice Seasoning
Kamis
Not UPF
Yes — Golden curry by S&B is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: flavour enhancers (E621 monosodium glutamate, E627 disodium guanylate, E631 disodium inosinate) and a caramel colour (E150a). It also includes palm oil, which is considered a highly processed refined oil. These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) group.
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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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.