Jamie Oliver

Tikka Masala Curry Paste

Barcode 5030101031882

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No — Tikka Masala Curry Paste is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and spices (water, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic and ginger purée, rapeseed oil, desiccated coconut, garam masala spices, paprika, apple purée, salt, citric acid, cumin, coriander, turmeric). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, industrial sweeteners, or refined syrups. Citric acid is a simple acidity regulator permitted as a basic additive. Therefore, this curry paste is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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tomato paste (15%)
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white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
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rapeseed oll desiccated coconut (5%)
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garam masala (4%) (ground coriander, cinnamon, ground cumin, black pepper, ground ginger, ground clove)
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ground paprika (3%)
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apple purée

Puree made from apples, a simple fruit product that may be used as a base or sweetener in foods.
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smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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acidity regulator wild citric acid
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cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
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ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
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turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
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ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.

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Common questions about Tikka Masala Curry Paste

Is Tikka Masala Curry Paste ultra-processed?

No — Tikka Masala Curry Paste by Jamie Oliver is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and spices (water, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic and ginger purée, rapeseed oil, desiccated coconut, garam masala spices, paprika, apple purée, salt, citric acid, cumin, coriander, turmeric). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, industrial sweeteners, or refined syrups. Citric acid is a simple acidity regulator permitted as a basic additive. Therefore, this curry paste is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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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