The Spice Tailor

Tikka Masala Curry Paste

Barcode 5000354926815

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — Tikka Masala Curry Paste is not ultra-processed.

The paste contains basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, nuts, sunflower oil, sugar, iodised salt) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups. These are traditional cooking ingredients and align with minimally processed/processed foods rather than ultra-processed products.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

onion (24%)
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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato product made by cooking and reducing tomatoes; often used as a base flavor or thickener in sauces.
OK

ginger

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

sugar

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

lodised salt (salt, potassium lodate)
OK

dried whole spices (red chilli, black cardamom, fenugreek leaves, cassia, green cardamom, cloves)
OK

cashew nut

Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
OK

kashmiri chilli powder
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

ground green cardamom
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
OK

ground black cardamom
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

ground black pepper

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

ground fenugreek seeds. allergy advice

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Common questions about Tikka Masala Curry Paste

Is Tikka Masala Curry Paste ultra-processed?

No — Tikka Masala Curry Paste by The Spice Tailor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The paste contains basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, nuts, sunflower oil, sugar, iodised salt) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups. These are traditional cooking ingredients and align with minimally processed/processed foods rather than ultra-processed products.

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.