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Plant based chunky vegetable curry by Princes
Princes

Plant based chunky vegetable curry

Barcode 5000232027962
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Plant based chunky vegetable curry is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of vegetables, legumes, water, spices, tomato products, garlic/ginger purees, maize starch, sugar, salt and herbs. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or refined specialty oils. Sugar and maize starch are considered basic culinary ingredients under these rules, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    vegetables (45%) (potato, carrot, onion, green beans)
  • OK
    garden peas
  • OK
    lentils (14%)
  • OK
    tomato puree
    A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Legume seed, edible seeds, versatile staple used in dishes like hummus, stews, salads.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    ginger puree
    Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Plant based chunky vegetable curry

Is Plant based chunky vegetable curry ultra-processed?

No — Plant based chunky vegetable curry by Princes is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of vegetables, legumes, water, spices, tomato products, garlic/ginger purees, maize starch, sugar, salt and herbs. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or refined specialty oils. Sugar and maize starch are considered basic culinary ingredients under these rules, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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