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Takeaway Chicken Korma by Iceland
Iceland

Takeaway Chicken Korma

Barcode 5010482870782
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Takeaway Chicken Korma is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients (meat, dairy, coconut milk, spices, starches, sugar) without industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked chicken chunks (28%) (chicken breast (99%), tapioca starch, salt)
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion (10%)
  • OK
    coconut milk
    A traditional dairy-free milk alternative made from the grated meat of coconuts and water; typically used in Southeast Asian cuisine and desserts.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    white sugar
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    roasted ground cumin
  • OK
    roasted ground coriander
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    shio koji (rice, water, salt)
    A traditional fermentation starter made from rice kojikin (koji mold), water, and salt; used to season foods.
  • 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
    brown sugar
    Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • 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
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    chilli powder. allergy advice: for allergen
  • OK
    see underlined ingredients in bold. warning! although every effort has been made to remove all bones
  • OK
    some may remain. 27

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Common questions about Takeaway Chicken Korma

Is Takeaway Chicken Korma ultra-processed?

No — Takeaway Chicken Korma by Iceland is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients (meat, dairy, coconut milk, spices, starches, sugar) without industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under 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.

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