The Spice Tailor

Thai green curry

Barcode 5052675000989

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No — Thai green curry is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods (coconut cream, herbs, spices, sugar, basic vegetable oil, soy sauce, rice flour). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

coconut cream (44%)
OK

water

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

lemongrass (5%)
OK

galangal (3%)
OK

garlic

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

green chili

Fresh green chili pepper, adds heat and fresh flavor; edible fruit of Capsicum species.
OK

kaffir lime leaves
OK

sweet basil (2%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

dry spices
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

raw sugar
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

soy sauce (water, soyabeans, wheat, salt)
OK

shallot powder. may contain traces of milk
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
OK

nuts

A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
OK

sesame

A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
UPF

sulphites

Sulfur-containing additives (e.g., sulfur dioxide) used as preservatives in foods and drinks.

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Common questions about Thai green curry

Is Thai green curry ultra-processed?

No — Thai green curry by The Spice Tailor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods (coconut cream, herbs, spices, sugar, basic vegetable oil, soy sauce, rice flour). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Thai green curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai green curry as an ultra-processed marker: sulphites. 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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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.