Sharwood's

Korma

Barcode 5000197156851

Scanned 36 times by Nomi users

Yes — Korma is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener. Other ingredients like lactic acid and citric acid are minor additives but not the main reason for UPF status. The presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify it as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

single cream 26%
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

dessicated coconut 4%
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

salt

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

ground cardamom

Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

lutein

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Common questions about Korma

Is Korma ultra-processed?

Yes — Korma by Sharwood's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener. Other ingredients like lactic acid and citric acid are minor additives but not the main reason for UPF status. The presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify it as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Korma are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Korma as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Korma?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Korma Sauce by Jamie Oliver, Korma spice paste by Patak's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.