Biona Organic

Tikka masala simmer sauce

Barcode 5032722316089

No — Tikka masala simmer sauce is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, tomato paste, flours, oil, vinegar, agave syrup). No industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed ingredients are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

organic tomato paste (13%)
OK

organic onions
OK

organic carrots
OK

organic red pepper
OK

organic sunflower oil

Oil pressed from organic sunflower seeds, used for cooking, baking, or finishing dishes.
OK

agave syrup

A sweet syrup derived from the sap of the agave plant, used as a natural sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

organic soya flour
OK

organic coconut flour (3%)
OK

organic tamarind
OK

organic rice flour

Ground rice used as a basic starch and thickener in baking and cooking.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

organic ginger
OK

organic vinegar
OK

organic cumin
OK

organic mustard powder
OK

organic coriander (0.1%)
OK

organic paprika

Powder made from dried red paprika peppers, used to add color and mild flavor.
OK

organic aniseed
OK

organic fenugreek
OK

organic turmeric
OK

organic cayenne pepper (0.017%)
OK

organic cinnamon

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Common questions about Tikka masala simmer sauce

Is Tikka masala simmer sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tikka masala simmer sauce by Biona Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, tomato paste, flours, oil, vinegar, agave syrup). No industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed ingredients are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.