Goldfish Brand

Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce

Barcode 5013499000036

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Yes — Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil, and the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (E621), an industrial additive used to intensify flavour. These ingredients place the sauce in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

curry powder (12%) (coriander, turmeric, cumin, gram flour, salt, fenugreek, black pepper, chilli, garlic, fennel seed, mustard, star anise)
OK

salt

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

water

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

flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate (e621)
OK

coconut cream (1.5%)
OK

onion powder

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

spice (0.5%)

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Common questions about Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce

Is Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce by Goldfish Brand is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil, and the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (E621), an industrial additive used to intensify flavour. These ingredients place the sauce in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Goldfish Chinese Curry Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.