Jamie Oliver

madras curry paste

Barcode 5030101031899

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No — madras curry paste is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists mainly of water, vegetables, spices, rapeseed oil, vinegar, and basic additives like citric acid and concentrated lemon juice. These are culinary ingredients and simple acidulants, with no ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under 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

Concentrated tomato product used as a base or flavoring.
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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

Smooth paste made from garlic cloves, used to impart garlic flavor.
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ginger purée (11%)
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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cumin seeds (5%)
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green chilli purée (3%)
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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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garam masala (ground coriander, cinnamon, ground cumin, black pepper, ground ginger, ground clove)
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lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
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chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
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hot salt
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citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
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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 cardamom

Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.

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Common questions about madras curry paste

Is madras curry paste ultra-processed?

No — madras curry paste by Jamie Oliver is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists mainly of water, vegetables, spices, rapeseed oil, vinegar, and basic additives like citric acid and concentrated lemon juice. These are culinary ingredients and simple acidulants, with no ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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.

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.