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Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce by Sharwood's
Sharwood's

Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce

Barcode 5000197156868
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, whey protein concentrate (milk), acidity regulator (lactic acid), and colour (paprika extract). According to the criteria, these extracted and modified ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Red or yellow fruit from the tomato plant, used fresh or processed in sauces, soups, and dishes.
  • OK
    yogurt (9%) (milk)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    double cream (3.5%) (milk)
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    creamed coconut
    A coconut product made by processing coconut meat into a creamy paste or block, used as a dairy-free cream substitute or flavoring.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    ground spices
    Ground spices are dried aromatic plant parts (such as pepper, cumin, coriander) that have been milled into a powder. They contribute aroma and flavor and are used as a basic culinary ingredient.
  • 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
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander leaf salt
  • UPF
    whey protein concentrate
    Milk-derived protein concentrate obtained from whey, used as a food ingredient to boost protein content.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
  • OK
    caraway seeds
    Dried seeds of the Carum carvi plant, used as a warm, slightly citrusy spice in breads, sausages, and savory dishes.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • OK
    chilli powder. may also contain sesame

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Common questions about Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce

Is Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce 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 several industrially processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, whey protein concentrate (milk), acidity regulator (lactic acid), and colour (paprika extract). According to the criteria, these extracted and modified ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, whey protein concentrate, lactic acid, colour (paprika extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tikka Masala Mild Curry Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tikka masala simmer sauce by Biona Organic, Tailor Original Tikka Masala by The Spice Tailor, Tikka Masala Curry Paste by Geo Organics. 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.

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