Blue Dragon

Katsu Curry Paste

Barcode 5010338301620

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Katsu Curry Paste is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains UPF ingredients, specifically yeast extract and the acidity regulator lactic acid. These are industrially processed additives used for flavor enhancement and preservation, placing the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (vegetables, spices, oil, sugar).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
OK

carrot purée

A vegetable puree made from carrots, used to add color and sweetness. Generally a simple, minimally processed plant product.
OK

mango purée

A fruit puree made from mangos, used to impart tropical fruit flavor and sweetness. Typically a minimally processed fruit product.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

soy sauce extract

An extract derived from soy sauce ingredients, including defatted soy beans, salt, and roasted wheat; used for savory flavor enhancement. Often produced industrially.
OK

sugar

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

ginger purée

A paste made from fresh ginger root, used to impart ginger flavor and mild heat.
OK

spices

A mixture or category of aromatic plant-derived flavorings used to season foods; may include blends.
OK

turmeric

A bright yellow-orange spice from the root of Curcuma longa, used for color and earthy flavor; commonly included in spice mixes.
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

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

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

Common questions about Katsu Curry Paste

Is Katsu Curry Paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Katsu Curry Paste by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains UPF ingredients, specifically yeast extract and the acidity regulator lactic acid. These are industrially processed additives used for flavor enhancement and preservation, placing the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (vegetables, spices, oil, sugar).

Which ingredients in Katsu Curry Paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Katsu Curry Paste as ultra-processed markers: soy sauce extract, yeast extract, lactic acid. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.