Patak's

Korma spice paste

Barcode 5011308000314

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No — Korma spice paste is not ultra-processed.

This korma spice paste is made from basic culinary ingredients such as water, ground spices (like coriander, turmeric, paprika, cumin, fenugreek), rapeseed oil, sugar, tomato purée, salt, maize flour, ginger and garlic purées, desiccated coconut, acetic acid (vinegar), dried onion, mustard powder, and dried coriander leaf. These are all common kitchen ingredients or simple acidulants, without industrial flavour enhancers, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other highly processed additives. The overall formulation is similar to a homemade spice paste rather than an industrial ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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ground spices (12%) [coriander (4%)

A mixed spice blend containing coriander, used as a general flavoring; not a single-ingredient base.
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turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
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spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
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paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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fenugreek]

Dried seeds of the fenugreek plant, used as a spice or herb.
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rapeseed oil (11%)

A basic vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed; commonly used in cooking.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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concentrated tomato purée (5%)

A tomato-based ingredient, likely tomato purée concentrate with 5% added formulation or reduction.
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salt

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

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
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ginger purée

Ginger purée, a puree made from ginger root used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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desiccated coconut (3%)

Desiccated coconut, finely dried coconut flesh used as a flavoring or ingredient in baked goods etc.
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acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and flavor.
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dried onion

Dried onion is dehydrated onion flakes or powder used as a versatile seasoning and flavoring agent in many dishes. It is a basic, minimally processed vegetable product.
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mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
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dried coriander leaf

A dried herb from the coriander plant, used to add fresh herby aroma and flavor to dishes.

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Common questions about Korma spice paste

Is Korma spice paste ultra-processed?

No — Korma spice paste by Patak's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This korma spice paste is made from basic culinary ingredients such as water, ground spices (like coriander, turmeric, paprika, cumin, fenugreek), rapeseed oil, sugar, tomato purée, salt, maize flour, ginger and garlic purées, desiccated coconut, acetic acid (vinegar), dried onion, mustard powder, and dried coriander leaf. These are all common kitchen ingredients or simple acidulants, without industrial flavour enhancers, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other highly processed additives. The overall formulation is similar to a homemade spice paste rather than an industrial ultra-processed product.

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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