The Spice Tailor

Delicate korma curry

Barcode 5052675000200

Scanned 46 times by Nomi users

Yes — Delicate korma curry is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive "colour: paprika extract," which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. According to the provided criteria, the presence of any such industrial additive is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

water

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

coconut milk powder

A dried powder derived from coconut milk used as a culinary ingredient and dairy alternative.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

cashew nut

Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

ground and whole spices
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Delicate korma curry

Is Delicate korma curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Delicate korma curry by The Spice Tailor is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive "colour: paprika extract," which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. According to the provided criteria, the presence of any such industrial additive is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Delicate korma curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Delicate korma curry as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Delicate korma curry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Korma Sauce by Jamie Oliver, Korma spice paste by Patak's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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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.