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Yes — Butter Chicken is ultra-processed.
This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified maize starch and citric acid (listed as acid), which are used as thickeners/stabilizers and acidity regulators. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tesco Houmous
Tesco
Not UPF
Organic Houmous
Sainsbury's,So Organic
Not UPF
Aceto Balsamico Di Modena
Acentino
Not UPF
Passata di Pomodoro
Mutti
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Classic Houmous
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Italian Tomato Passata
Tesco
Not UPF
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
KIKKOMAN
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Mayonnaise
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
SMOOTH ALMOND BUTTER
pip & nut
Not UPF
Yes — Butter Chicken by Sharwood's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified maize starch and citric acid (listed as acid), which are used as thickeners/stabilizers and acidity regulators. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification.
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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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.