sharwood's

Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce

Barcode 5000354906640

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Yes — Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, water, yoghurt, cream, sugar, onion, spices, desiccated coconut, lemon juice, lactic acid, paprika extract), but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (33%)
OK

water

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

fat free yoghurt (0%6)(milk) double cream (6%) (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

sugar

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

ginger purée

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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

ground coriander seed

Ground seeds of the coriander plant; a spice used to add warm, citrusy notes.
OK

dessicated coconut (19%)
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

salt

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

lemon juice concentrate

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

acidity regulator (lactic acid) colour (paprika extract). allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

may also contain sesame

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Common questions about Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce

Is Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce by sharwood's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, water, yoghurt, cream, sugar, onion, spices, desiccated coconut, lemon juice, lactic acid, paprika extract), but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to the given rules.

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

Nomi flags one ingredient in Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

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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.