Pataks

patak korma

Barcode 5011308701501

Yes — patak korma is ultra-processed.

This korma sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, acidity regulator (lactic acid), turmeric extract, and whey protein concentrate. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut cream (5%)
OK

ground spices (4.5%) (coriander, spices, turmeric, cumin, fennel, cinnamon, cardamom, clove)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

desiccated coconut (3%)
OK

single cream (milk) (3%)
UPF

modified maize starch

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

sugar

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

dried onion

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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.
OK

concentrated tomato paste

Concentrated, cooked tomato product used to impart tomato flavor and color; typically a basic vegetable product.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

dried coriander leaf

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

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
UPF

whey protein concentrate

Milk-derived protein concentrate obtained from whey, used as a food ingredient to boost protein content.

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Common questions about patak korma

Is patak korma ultra-processed?

Yes — patak korma by Pataks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This korma sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, acidity regulator (lactic acid), turmeric extract, and whey protein concentrate. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in patak korma are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in patak korma as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, lactic acid, turmeric extract, whey protein concentrate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.