Patak's

Mild Curry Spice Paste

Barcode 5011308001601

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — Mild Curry Spice Paste is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly water, ground spices, rapeseed oil, salt, maize flour, acids (acetic and citric), tamarind, mustard powder, and garlic powder. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple acids used commonly in cooking, with no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

ground spices (24%) [coriander (10%)
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paprika (3%)
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turmeric (2%)
OK

cumin (2%)
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spices

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

fenugreek
OK

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
OK

cinnamon

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
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acids (acetic acid, citric acid)
OK

tamarind

A tropical leguminous tree fruit with sour pulp used to impart tartness in sauces and curry pastes.
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yellow mustard powder
OK

garlic powder

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

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Common questions about Mild Curry Spice Paste

Is Mild Curry Spice Paste ultra-processed?

No — Mild Curry Spice Paste by Patak's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly water, ground spices, rapeseed oil, salt, maize flour, acids (acetic and citric), tamarind, mustard powder, and garlic powder. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple acids used commonly in cooking, with no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.