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Thai red curry paste by Blue Dragon
Blue Dragon

Thai red curry paste

Barcode 5010338301507
Scanned  64  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Thai red curry paste is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is mostly readable but somewhat corrupted; however, it clearly contains the additive 'modified maize starch', which is an industrially modified starch and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient. According to the given rules, the presence of any such UPF additive (e.g., modified maize starch) is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    minced lemongrass (6%)
  • OK
    lime leaves (6%)
  • OK
    minced galangal (6%)
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    lypical soybean paste (water, soya beans, rice, energy - salt)
  • OK
    concentrated tomato paste
    Concentrated, cooked tomato product used to impart tomato flavor and color; typically a basic vegetable product.
  • OK
    onion fa........ purée
  • 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
    chilli of whic paste (red chilli peppers (2.5%), salt)
  • OK
    carboh acidity regulator (acetic acid)
  • OK
    spices of whi (coriander (0.7%))
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    coriander leaf (1%)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    chilli flakes (1%)
  • OK
    paprika sal extract
  • OK
    acidity regulator (citric acid) allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may also contain peanuts and nuts. no artificial colours
  • OK
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Common questions about Thai red curry paste

Is Thai red curry paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai red curry paste by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is mostly readable but somewhat corrupted; however, it clearly contains the additive 'modified maize starch', which is an industrially modified starch and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient. According to the given rules, the presence of any such UPF additive (e.g., modified maize starch) is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Thai red curry paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai red curry paste as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Thai red curry paste?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mae ploy Red curry paste 400g by Mae Ploy, Red Curry Paste by Thai Taste, Bart Red Thai Curry Paste by Bart. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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