Pataks

Madras Cooking Sauce

Barcode 5011308505055

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Yes — Madras Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer, which is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA system. Other components like vegetables, spices, rapeseed oil, sugar, and basic acidulants are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product 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 (20%)
OK

spices (5%) (spices, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chilli, black pepper)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

concentrated tomato purée (2%)
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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

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.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

yellow mustard powder
OK

cumin seeds

Dried seeds of the cumin plant, used as a spice with warm, earthy notes.
OK

black mustard seed
OK

dried crushed red chilli
OK

dried coriander leaf

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

dried curry leaf

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Common questions about Madras Cooking Sauce

Is Madras Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Madras Cooking Sauce by Pataks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer, which is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA system. Other components like vegetables, spices, rapeseed oil, sugar, and basic acidulants are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Madras Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

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

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.