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Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice by Charlie Bigham's
Charlie Bigham's

Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice

Barcode 5033665209797
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, herbs, spices, basic oils, sugar, lemon/lime juice, fish sauce, cornflour). The only additive-like ingredient is paprika extract used as a colour, which is a simple plant extract rather than an industrial ultra-processing marker. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    cooked rice (water, rice)
  • OK
    chicken (18%)
  • OK
    coconut
    A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    bamboo shoots
  • OK
    edamame beans
    Young soybeans (edamame) typically sold fresh or frozen and used as a vegetable/legume ingredient; minimal processing.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    fish sauce (anchovy extract (fish), salt, sugar)
  • OK
    lime leaves
    Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    galangal
  • OK
    red chillies
    Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    shallots
    A small bulbous member of the onion family with a milder, sweeter flavour than onions; used fresh or cooked.
  • OK
    dried red chillies
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    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.
  • OK
    makrut lime peel
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    ground fennel seeds
    Finely ground seeds of fennel with a warm, sweet-anise aroma.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    shrimp (crustaceans)
  • OK
    coriander seed
    Dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum, aromatic with warm, citrusy notes; commonly used whole or ground in many cuisines.
  • OK
    ground star anise
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
  • 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
    curry powder (coriander seed, turmeric, cumin, fennel seed, galangal)
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • 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
    nutmeg. secret ingredient: obsession. warning: although we do our very best to take out all the bones
  • OK
    some may remain. allergens: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may contain peanuts
  • OK
    nuts and sesame. storage: refrigerate below 5°c. not suitable for freezing. for use by date
  • OK
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Common questions about Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice

Is Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice ultra-processed?

No — Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice by Charlie Bigham's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, herbs, spices, basic oils, sugar, lemon/lime juice, fish sauce, cornflour). The only additive-like ingredient is paprika extract used as a colour, which is a simple plant extract rather than an industrial ultra-processing marker. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai Red Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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