The Spice Tailor

Japanese Katsu Curry

Barcode 5000354927249

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No — Japanese Katsu Curry is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and traditional condiments (water, vegetables, miso, soy sauce, spices, vinegar, coconut milk, sugar, cornflour, garlic/onion powders). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomatoes (14%)
OK

apple purée

Puree made from apples, a simple fruit product that may be used as a base or sweetener in foods.
OK

onion

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

sunflower oil

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

sugar

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

white miso paste (water, soya beans, rice, salt)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

soy sauce (water, soya beans, wheat, salt)
OK

coconut milk

A thick, creamy liquid extracted from grated coconut meat, widely used in Asian and tropical cuisines for curries, desserts, and beverages.
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 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

salt

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

dried whole spices (red chilli, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, star anise, coriander seeds)
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black vinegar (contains wheat)
OK

kashmiri chilli powder
OK

ground fenugreek seeds
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

ground szechuan pepper
OK

ground black pepper

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.

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Common questions about Japanese Katsu Curry

Is Japanese Katsu Curry ultra-processed?

No — Japanese Katsu Curry by The Spice Tailor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and traditional condiments (water, vegetables, miso, soy sauce, spices, vinegar, coconut milk, sugar, cornflour, garlic/onion powders). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to 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.