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No — Medium spice paste is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list consists mainly of water, mixed spices, tamarind paste, sunflower oil, corn starch, acetic acid (as an acidity regulator), salt, garlic powder, dried coriander leaves, and chilli powder. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple additives. There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, refined industrial syrups, palm fruit oil, or added flavors. Acetic acid as an acidity regulator is a simple additive allowed as non-UPF per guidance (like citric acid). Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA under the provided rules.
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No — Medium spice paste by patak’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists mainly of water, mixed spices, tamarind paste, sunflower oil, corn starch, acetic acid (as an acidity regulator), salt, garlic powder, dried coriander leaves, and chilli powder. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple additives. There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, refined industrial syrups, palm fruit oil, or added flavors. Acetic acid as an acidity regulator is a simple additive allowed as non-UPF per guidance (like citric acid). Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA under the provided rules.
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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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.