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Extra hot curry sauce mix by Mayflower
Mayflower

Extra hot curry sauce mix

Barcode 5019520001515
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Extra hot curry sauce mix is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains the flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate), which is an industrial additive used to enhance flavour and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
  • OK
    thiamin (b1)
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
  • OK
    vegetable oils [palm
  • OK
    rapeseed]
  • OK
    curry powder [coriander
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    bengal gram farina
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    chillies
    Dried or fresh peppers from Capsicum species, used to add heat and flavor to foods.
  • OK
    fenugreek
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Small seeds from the opium poppy used as a spice or garnish in baked goods and dishes.
  • 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
    flavour enhancer e621
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    spices. allergen advice. for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. produced in a factory that handles nuts
  • OK
    peanuts and sesame. storage instructions. store in a co lace away from

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Common questions about Extra hot curry sauce mix

Is Extra hot curry sauce mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Extra hot curry sauce mix by Mayflower is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains the flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate), which is an industrial additive used to enhance flavour and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA.

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.

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