Thai Taste

red curry paste

Barcode 5055036907996

No — red curry paste is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of fresh herbs, spices, salt, palm sugar, rice bran oil, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic culinary ingredients or a simple acidulant; no industrial flavor enhancers, refined syrups, emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processed additives are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

garlic

A fresh garlic bulb, used as a common aromatic in cooking with a strong, pungent flavor.
OK

lemongrass

A citrus-scented stalk used fresh in soups, curries, and teas. Bright, grassy aroma with lemon notes.
OK

fresh red chilli (18.5%)
OK

onion

A fresh onion bulb, a staple aromatic in many dishes with a strong, savory flavor.
OK

galangal

A pungent rhizome (greenish to pink flesh) used for warmth and spice in dishes; typically white or greater galangal varieties are used.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

palm sugar
OK

rice bran oil

Traditional culinary oil pressed from rice bran; used as a cooking oil and ingredient in processed foods. Not UPF as a basic vegetable oil.
OK

fresh coriander
OK

fresh makrut lime peel
OK

whole spices (cumin, coriander seed, pepper)
OK

lactic acid

A food-grade acidulant used to adjust acidity in foods; produced through fermentation or chemical synthesis.

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Common questions about red curry paste

Is red curry paste ultra-processed?

No — red curry paste by Thai Taste is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of fresh herbs, spices, salt, palm sugar, rice bran oil, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic culinary ingredients or a simple acidulant; no industrial flavor enhancers, refined syrups, emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processed additives are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed 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.