Butter Chicken Curry Paste

Barcode 5052675001740

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No — Butter Chicken Curry Paste is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomato paste, ginger, sunflower oil, garlic, water, whole spices, sugar, salt, dried fenugreek leaf) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. According to NOVA, this would be considered minimally processed/processed but not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato paste

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

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

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

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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spices (cassia, red chilli, black pepper, cumin, bay leaf, green cardamom, black cardamom, mace, cloves)
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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salt. dried fenugreek leaf

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Common questions about Butter Chicken Curry Paste

Is Butter Chicken Curry Paste ultra-processed?

No — Butter Chicken Curry Paste is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomato paste, ginger, sunflower oil, garlic, water, whole spices, sugar, salt, dried fenugreek leaf) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. According to NOVA, this would be considered minimally processed/processed but not ultra-processed.

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.