Patak's

Patak's Jalfrezi Cooking Sauce

Barcode 5011308505093

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Yes — Patak's Jalfrezi Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including modified maize starch and paprika extract, which are explicitly considered UPF under NOVA due to their industrial processing and functional use as thickeners/stabilizers/coloring/flavoring agents. Other ingredients such as sugar, rapeseed oil, salt, citric acid, and vegetables are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of the aforementioned additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomato

A red, juicy fruit used as a staple vegetable in salads, sauces, and many dishes.
OK

red & green peppers (8%)
OK

spices (3%) [spices
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

cumin]
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

dried onion

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

concentrated tomato purée (2%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

cumin seeds

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

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

dried coriander leaf

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

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Common questions about Patak's Jalfrezi Cooking Sauce

Is Patak's Jalfrezi Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Patak's Jalfrezi Cooking Sauce by Patak's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including modified maize starch and paprika extract, which are explicitly considered UPF under NOVA due to their industrial processing and functional use as thickeners/stabilizers/coloring/flavoring agents. Other ingredients such as sugar, rapeseed oil, salt, citric acid, and vegetables are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of the aforementioned additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Patak's Jalfrezi Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Patak's Jalfrezi Cooking Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, citric acid, paprika extract. 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.