Indi Grand

tikka masala curry sauce

Barcode 5055159501309

Yes — tikka masala curry sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), and added colours (paprika extract, beta-carotene). These industrial ingredients and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

and chick praw serve onion (29%)
OK

tomatoes (20%)
OK

single cream (milk) (16%)
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

tomato paste (5%)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

spice blend (coriander, turmeric, cumin, ginger, cayenne, cassia, fennel, fenugreek, black pepper, clove, salt, sugar, tomato powder onion powder, dextrose, rice flour, garlic stor powder chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, green & black cardamom, nutmeg, bay, mango powder, paprika, fenugreek leaf, turmeric extract, natural flavourings)
OK

garam masala (coriander, cumin, cassia, black pepper, star anise, ginger, green cardamom, pimento, black cardamom, clove)
OK

bay leaf

A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

colours (paprika tract, beta carotene)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

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OK

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OK

peanuts and sesame

A combination of peanuts and sesame seeds; both are edible ingredients used for flavor and texture.

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Common questions about tikka masala curry sauce

Is tikka masala curry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — tikka masala curry sauce by Indi Grand is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), and added colours (paprika extract, beta-carotene). These industrial ingredients and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in tikka masala curry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in tikka masala curry sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.