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Punjabi Chickpea Masala by Spice Tailor
Spice Tailor

Punjabi Chickpea Masala

Barcode 5052675001153
Scanned  7  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Punjabi Chickpea Masala is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, vegetables, oil, spices, salt, tomato paste). It contains no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked chickpeas 34% (chickpea, water)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground and whole spices
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    pomegranate seeds

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Common questions about Punjabi Chickpea Masala

Is Punjabi Chickpea Masala ultra-processed?

No — Punjabi Chickpea Masala by Spice Tailor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, vegetables, oil, spices, salt, tomato paste). It contains no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to 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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