Jamie Oliver

Keralan curry paste

Barcode 5030101031905

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No — Keralan curry paste is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are basic culinary items (vegetables, herbs, spices, oil, vinegar, coconut, salt, concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed sugars, so this curry paste is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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red onion (25%)
OK

water

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

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

white wine vinegar

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

desiccated coconut (7%)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

coriander leaf (5%)
OK

green chilli purée (2%)
OK

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.
OK

chilli powder

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

mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

salt

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

fenugreek seeds

Small, crunchy seeds with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty aroma used whole or ground in spice blends and curries.
OK

curry leaf
OK

lime zest. for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Keralan curry paste

Is Keralan curry paste ultra-processed?

No — Keralan curry paste by Jamie Oliver is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic culinary items (vegetables, herbs, spices, oil, vinegar, coconut, salt, concentrated lemon juice). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed sugars, so this curry paste is not 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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