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Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G by Tesco
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Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G

Barcode 5050179080056
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary components, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    desiccated coconut (4%)
  • OK
    coconut cream (3.5%) [coconut
  • OK
    water
    Water is a basic culinary ingredient used as a solvent and diluent in foods.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
  • OK
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • 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
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • 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
    cardamom
    A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    star anise
    A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    fenugreek leaves (dried)
    Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice with a slightly bitter, savory, maple-like aroma.

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Common questions about Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G

Is Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary components, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tesco Korma Cooking Sauce 500G as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, lactic acid. 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.

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

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