Loyd Grossman

Balti

Barcode 5000354159572

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Balti is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial additives including colour (curcumin) and modified maize starch, which are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

onions (33%)
OK

tomatoes (19%)

Tomatoes as a constituent of the product, included at 19%.
OK

water

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

red pepper (8%)
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

green pepper (4%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

curry paste (sunflower oil, water, salt, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, cassia, sugar, turmeric, tomato powder)
OK

onion powder

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

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
OK

ginger

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

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
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

spices (turmeric, paprika, cardamom, fennel, fenugreek, cumin)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

coriander (0.5%)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

dried red chilli

Swap it for something less processed

See all Sauces, Condiments & Spreads →

Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Balti

Is Balti ultra-processed?

Yes — Balti by Loyd Grossman is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives including colour (curcumin) and modified maize starch, which are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Balti are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Balti as ultra-processed markers: curcumin (color), modified maize 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?

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.