The Spice Tailor

Classic Butter Chicken Kit

Barcode 5052675000224

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No — Classic Butter Chicken Kit is not ultra-processed.

The product contains only basic culinary ingredients such as water, tomato paste, onion, cream, cashew nuts, butter, ginger, garlic, spices, salt, sugar, and sunflower oil. It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomato paste (20%)
OK

onion (17%)
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

butter (4%)
OK

ginger

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

garlic

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

spices (2%)
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.
OK

sunflower oil

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

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Common questions about Classic Butter Chicken Kit

Is Classic Butter Chicken Kit ultra-processed?

No — Classic Butter Chicken Kit by The Spice Tailor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only basic culinary ingredients such as water, tomato paste, onion, cream, cashew nuts, butter, ginger, garlic, spices, salt, sugar, and sunflower oil. It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food 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?

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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.