Waitrose

Coconut Curry Sauce

Barcode 5000169668474

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Yes — Coconut Curry Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrially produced flavor enhancer. All other ingredients are either basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
OK

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
OK

coconut milk

A thick, creamy liquid extracted from grated coconut meat, widely used in Asian and tropical cuisines for curries, desserts, and beverages.
OK

ginger purée

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

sugar

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

coriander seeds

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

salt

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
OK

fenugreek powder

A ground spice made from dried seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines; used as a spice or supplement. It is a simple, single-ingredient food product.
OK

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

caraway

A spice derived from the seeds of Carum carvi, with a warm, sweet, anise-like flavor used in breads, curries, and pickles.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.

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Common questions about Coconut Curry Sauce

Is Coconut Curry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Curry Sauce by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrially produced flavor enhancer. All other ingredients are either basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in Coconut Curry Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coconut Curry Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.