Sharwoods

Chinese curry

Barcode 5000354200861

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chinese curry is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and maltodextrin, which are industrially processed additives used as thickeners and texture agents. Palm fat in the vegetable bouillon is also a highly processed refined oil. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

onions

Common bulb vegetables used as a base flavor in many cuisines; versatile and widely consumed in fresh, cooked, and preserved forms.
OK

chinese curry powder (3%) (coriander seed, turmeric, fenugreek seed, cumin seed, black pepper, salt, chilli, garlic, ginger, caraway seed, celery seed, onion powder)
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

ginger purée

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

vegetable bouillon (sea salt, potato starch, yeast extract, palm fat, maltodextrin, onion, sugar, celery seed, parsley, turmeric, pepper, garlic, mace, lovage, nutmeg)
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Chinese curry

Is Chinese curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Chinese curry by Sharwoods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and maltodextrin, which are industrially processed additives used as thickeners and texture agents. Palm fat in the vegetable bouillon is also a highly processed refined oil. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Chinese curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chinese curry as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, lactic acid. 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.