Waitrose

Thai Green Curry Paste

Barcode 5000169611906

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Yes — Thai Green Curry Paste is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially modified starch ingredient, thus making the product UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid (acidity regulator) also contribute to its processed nature, even though most remaining components are culinary ingredients (herbs, spices, shrimp paste, sugar, oil).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

lemongrass (17%)
OK

shallot
OK

green chilli (14%)
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

galangal
OK

coconut sugar (coconut sugar, cane sugar, water)
OK

rice bran oil

Traditional culinary oil pressed from rice bran; used as a cooking oil and ingredient in processed foods. Not UPF as a basic vegetable oil.
OK

sweet basil
OK

salt

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

shrimp paste (2.0%) (shrimp (crustacean), salt)
OK

coriander seeds

Dried seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) used whole or crushed to add warm, citrusy, spicy notes.
OK

makrut lime leaf (1.0%)
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

makrut lime peel
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

turmeric powder. allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold. may contain sesame. storage: store in a cool dry place

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Common questions about Thai Green Curry Paste

Is Thai Green Curry Paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai Green Curry Paste by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially modified starch ingredient, thus making the product UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid (acidity regulator) also contribute to its processed nature, even though most remaining components are culinary ingredients (herbs, spices, shrimp paste, sugar, oil).

Which ingredients in Thai Green Curry Paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai Green Curry Paste as an ultra-processed marker: modified tapioca starch. 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.