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KTC Minced Ginger & Garlic Paste

Barcode 5013635389568

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

No — KTC Minced Ginger & Garlic Paste is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic culinary items (ginger, garlic, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt) plus simple acids/antioxidant (acetic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid) that are allowed as basic additives under the given rules. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or processed syrups are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

ginger (40%)
OK

garlic (40%)
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. acetic acid
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about KTC Minced Ginger & Garlic Paste

Is KTC Minced Ginger & Garlic Paste ultra-processed?

No — KTC Minced Ginger & Garlic Paste by KTC is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic culinary items (ginger, garlic, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt) plus simple acids/antioxidant (acetic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid) that are allowed as basic additives under the given rules. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or processed syrups are present.

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.