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Tikka masala sauce by Iceland
Iceland

Tikka masala sauce

Barcode 5010482607029
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tikka masala sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists mainly of water, vegetables (onions, red peppers), yogurt, tomato paste, herbs and spices, maize starch, salt, citric acid (a basic acidity regulator), and lemon oil. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or other extracted/synthesized additives beyond simple citric acid. Therefore, this sauce is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onions (23%)
  • OK
    fat-free yogurt (milk) (10%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    red peppers
    Red peppers are a common edible fruit from the Capsicum annuum species, used fresh or cooked for their sweet and mildly hot flavor. They are a basic, minimally processed vegetable.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    herbs
    A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    ground cumin seed
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    turmeric powder
    A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
  • 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
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    clove powder
    A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic flavoring.
  • OK
    cassia (chinese cinnamon)
    Bark from Cinnamomum cassia, closely related to true cinnamon with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor; used ground or as sticks in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    lemon oil. low in fat. low in saturated fat. reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. enjoy as part of a varied
  • OK
    balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. allergy advice for allergen
  • OK
    see underlined ingredient in bold. our promise if you're not happy with this product
  • OK
    we will cheerfully replace it or refund your money - and that's a promise! please call 0800 328 0800. packed for iceland foods ltd
  • OK
    ch5 2nw
  • OK
    uk & iceland stores ireland ltd
  • OK
    unit 250
  • OK
    corporate park 2
  • OK
    blanchardstown
  • OK
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Common questions about Tikka masala sauce

Is Tikka masala sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tikka masala sauce by Iceland is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists mainly of water, vegetables (onions, red peppers), yogurt, tomato paste, herbs and spices, maize starch, salt, citric acid (a basic acidity regulator), and lemon oil. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or other extracted/synthesized additives beyond simple citric acid. Therefore, this sauce is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified NOVA-style criteria.

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.

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