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Charlie Bigham’s

Chicken Korma

Barcode 5033665214647
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken Korma is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, spices, yoghurt, butter, salt, sugar, rapeseed oil, cornflour). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or flavourings, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked rice (water, rice)
  • OK
    chicken
    Raw or cooked chicken meat; common protein source in dishes.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • 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
    yogurt (milk)
    A dairy product produced by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures; commonly contains live cultures.
  • OK
    flaked almonds
    Thinly sliced almonds, typically blanched and lightly toasted; used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • 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
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • 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
    mustard seeds (yellow)
    Small round seeds with a sharp, pungent flavor used whole or ground in condiments and spice blends.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    fenugreek (ground)
    Ground seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum), used as a spice with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty flavor and a hint of maple-like sweetness.
  • OK
    mustard powder
    Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
  • OK
    coriander seeds
    Dried seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) used whole or crushed to add warm, citrusy, spicy notes.
  • OK
    ground chillies
  • 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
    ground dill
    Ground dill is a milder form of dill weed, dried and crushed from the dill plant, used for its aromatic, slightly grassy, citrusy notes.
  • OK
    ground mace
    A spice ground from the dried aril (mace) of the nutmeg tree, used to impart warm, aromatic notes in both sweet and savory dishes.
  • OK
    ground cloves
    Ground cloves are the finely milled powder of the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering warm, aromatic, and slightly bitter notes.
  • OK
    ground bay leaves

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Common questions about Chicken Korma

Is Chicken Korma ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Korma by Charlie Bigham’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, spices, yoghurt, butter, salt, sugar, rapeseed oil, cornflour). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or flavourings, so this 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.

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