Yes — Curry is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This curry is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrial flavor enhancer, and gelling agent (pectin), an extracted additive identified as contributing to UPF classification. The other ingredients are largely recognizable foods, spices, oils, and basic cooking ingredients, but these additives lead to the overall UPF classification.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Ben's original mixed pepper rice
Ben's original
Not UPF
Sundried Tomato Tortelloni
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Sun blush Tomato And Basil
Merchant Gourmet
Not UPF
Firecracker
Tilda
Not UPF
Moroccan style Fruity Couscous
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Mozzarella roasted tomato and basil girasoli
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Pilau rice
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Spinach ravioli
Sainsbury's,Plant Pioneers
Not UPF
Buffalo Milk Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Pasta Bowl Feta & Slow Roasted Tomato with a Tomato & Basil Dressing
M&S Food
Not UPF
Yes — Curry by Co-op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This curry is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrial flavor enhancer, and gelling agent (pectin), an extracted additive identified as contributing to UPF classification. The other ingredients are largely recognizable foods, spices, oils, and basic cooking ingredients, but these additives lead to the overall UPF classification.
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.