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Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g by Patak's
Patak's

Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g

Barcode 5011308505017
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g is ultra-processed.

Product contains modified maize starch and paprika extract, which are classified as ultra-processed ingredients, so the overall product is UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato (15%)
  • OK
    yogurt (milk) (6%)
  • OK
    concentrated tomato purée (4%)
  • OK
    single cream (milk) 00 tikka masala sauce. a cream and tomato o based sauce with onion
  • OK
    cumin and coriander. tikka masala sauce. a cream and tomato based sauce with onion
  • OK
    cumin and coriander (3.5%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    ground spices (2%) [spices
  • OK
    cumin (0.5%)
  • OK
    coriander (0.5%)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    dried onion (1.5%)
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Dried seeds of the cumin plant, used as a spice with warm, earthy notes.
  • OK
    dried coriander leaf. guarantee: if you haven't enjoyed this product
  • OK
    please contact us quoting the code on the lid. your statutory rights are not affected. ab world foods ltd
  • OK
    leigh
  • OK
    wn7 5rs
  • OK
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Common questions about Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g

Is Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g ultra-processed?

Yes — Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g by Patak's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains modified maize starch and paprika extract, which are classified as ultra-processed ingredients, so the overall product is UPF according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, lactic acid, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Pataks Tikka Sauce 450g?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tikka masala simmer sauce by Biona Organic, Tailor Original Tikka Masala by The Spice Tailor, Tikka Masala Curry Paste by Geo Organics. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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