Patak's

Tomato Curry Sauce

Barcode 5011308505130

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Yes — Tomato Curry Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework. Other ingredients (vegetables, spices, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt, citric acid) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

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 pepper (5%)
OK

concentrated tomato purée (3.5%)
OK

spices (coriander, cumin, spices, green cardamom)
OK

dried onion

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

modified maize starch

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

ginger nutrition typical vales energy fat of which s purée
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sugar

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

carbo acid (citric acid)
OK

cumin seeds

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

dried coriander leaf

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

dried fenugreek leaf. rinse | lid on allergy advice: anuts and nuts. of which s protein salt

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Common questions about Tomato Curry Sauce

Is Tomato Curry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Curry Sauce by Patak's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework. Other ingredients (vegetables, spices, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt, citric acid) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Tomato Curry Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Curry 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.