Tilda Easy Meals

Chickpea Korma

Barcode 5011157997933

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chickpea Korma is ultra-processed.

This Chickpea Korma is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted refined sugar. The korma flavour seasoning includes natural flavouring, an added flavouring agent created through industrial processing. Turmeric extract is an extracted, concentrated additive rather than a basic culinary spice. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas

Cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), a legume commonly used in hummus and stews. Ready-to-eat ingredient popular in salads and fillings.
UPF

coconut cream

Creamy extract from coconut meat, used as a dairy alternative in cooking and desserts.
OK

water

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

sweet potato

Root vegetable, starchy and sweet, commonly roasted, mashed, or fried.
OK

potato

A starchy root vegetable commonly used in a wide range of dishes; the (6%) indicates the potato content percentage in the mixture.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
UPF

curry paste with glucose syrup

A ready-to-use curry paste that includes glucose syrup as a sweetener/texture enhancer. Curry pastes are blends of spices, herbs, and other ingredients used to flavor dishes.
OK

ground spices (cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, fenugreek, cardamom)

A mix of common ground spices used to flavor dishes; typically includes cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, fenugreek, and cardamom.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

onion

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

onion puree

Pureed onion, a basic processed vegetable ingredient.
UPF

korma flavour seasoning

Seasoning mix used to create a korma flavor profile; includes spices, garlic powder, onion powder, rice flour, and natural flavouring.
OK

chilli blend

A spice blend consisting of chili, cumin and salt, used to season dishes.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

bay leaf (bay herb)

Dried bay leaves used as an aromatic herb in cooking.
OK

desiccated coconut

Dried shredded coconut flesh, often used in baking and cooking.
OK

pea protein powder

A finely milled powder derived from yellow peas, rich in plant protein and commonly used as a vegan protein supplement or ingredient.
OK

onion powder

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
OK

crushed curry leaf

Dried or fresh curry leaves that have been crushed to release aroma; used as a herb/spice in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
OK

garlic powder

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

Common questions about Chickpea Korma

Is Chickpea Korma ultra-processed?

Yes — Chickpea Korma by Tilda Easy Meals is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This Chickpea Korma is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted refined sugar. The korma flavour seasoning includes natural flavouring, an added flavouring agent created through industrial processing. Turmeric extract is an extracted, concentrated additive rather than a basic culinary spice. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Which ingredients in Chickpea Korma are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chickpea Korma as ultra-processed markers: coconut cream, curry paste with glucose syrup, korma flavour seasoning, turmeric extract. 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.