The Spice Tailor

Tailor Original Tikka Masala

Barcode 5052675040206

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No — Tailor Original Tikka Masala is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (onion, water, tomato paste, sunflower oil, butter, garlic, milk powder, ginger, rice flour, salt, sugar, cashew nuts, spices, yoghurt). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing are present, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

onion (46%)
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water

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

tomato paste (12%)
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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.
OK

butter (milk) garlic
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milk powder

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

ginger

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

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

cashew nuts kashmiri red chilli powder
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cream (milk) whole spices
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turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
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ground spices

Ground spices are dried aromatic plant parts (such as pepper, cumin, coriander) that have been milled into a powder. They contribute aroma and flavor and are used as a basic culinary ingredient.
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whole red chilli
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yogurt (milk)

A dairy product produced by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures; commonly contains live cultures.

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Common questions about Tailor Original Tikka Masala

Is Tailor Original Tikka Masala ultra-processed?

No — Tailor Original Tikka Masala by The Spice Tailor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (onion, water, tomato paste, sunflower oil, butter, garlic, milk powder, ginger, rice flour, salt, sugar, cashew nuts, spices, yoghurt). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing are present, so this is not classified as 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.