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Pataks Balti Sauce 450g by Pataks
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Pataks Balti Sauce 450g

Barcode 5011308505048
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch and classified as an ultra-processed (UPF) ingredient under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients like acids (lactic acid, acetic acid) are food additives but the presence of modified maize starch alone is sufficient to classify this as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato
    A common fleshy fruit/vegetable used as a fresh or cooked ingredient; high in water and various nutrients.
  • OK
    red and green peppers
    Bell peppers (capsicum) of mixed colors used for sweetness and color in dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Powdery or flaked onion dried for extended shelf life; used to impart onion 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
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    coriander
    Dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum; aromatic spice used to flavour foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    tomato purée (concentrated)
    Concentrated tomato paste/product used as a thickening and flavouring agent.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    acids (lactic acid, acetic acid, concentrated lemon juice, cracked black pepper, cracked coriander seed, paprika extract, fennel seed, dried coriander leaf, dried crushed red chilli, dried fenugreek leaf)
    A complex blend of acids and spices used as a seasoning or flavoring component. Includes lactic acid, acetic acid, concentrated lemon juice, cracked pepper, cracked coriander, paprika extract, fennel, dried coriander leaf, dried red chili, and dried fenugreek leaf.

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Common questions about Pataks Balti Sauce 450g

Is Pataks Balti Sauce 450g ultra-processed?

Yes — Pataks Balti Sauce 450g by Pataks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch and classified as an ultra-processed (UPF) ingredient under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients like acids (lactic acid, acetic acid) are food additives but the presence of modified maize starch alone is sufficient to classify this as UPF.

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

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pataks Balti Sauce 450g as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Pataks Balti Sauce 450g?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spicy balti by By Sainsbury's, Aagrah Tarka Balti, BALTI CURRY SAUCE. 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.

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

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