Spice Tailor

Classic Southern Madras

Barcode 5000354925382

No — Classic Southern Madras is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, oil, tamarind paste, sugar) with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or refined specialty fats). Therefore this curry base/sauce is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

onion (35%)
OK

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomatoes used as a base or ingredient, high in water content and naturally sweet; commonly used as a cooking staple.
OK

sunflower oil

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

ginger

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

ground coriander seeds
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

ground spices (1.5%)
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

salt

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

dried whole spices (red chilli, black pepper, fennel seeds, curry leaves, green cardamom)
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

concentrated tamarind paste
OK

curry leaves
OK

green chili

Fresh green chili pepper, adds heat and fresh flavor; edible fruit of Capsicum species.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Classic Southern Madras

Is Classic Southern Madras ultra-processed?

No — Classic Southern Madras by Spice Tailor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, oil, tamarind paste, sugar) with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or refined specialty fats). Therefore this curry base/sauce is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.