Merchant Gourmet

Thai Green Lentil Curry

Barcode 5056215600738

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Yes — Thai Green Lentil Curry is ultra-processed.

The curry contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dried glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar), natural flavourings (industrial flavour formulations), colour additives such as paprika extract and an additional unspecified colour, as well as yeast extract (a flavour enhancer). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked green lentils (41%) (water, green lentils)
OK

cooked mung beans (21%) (water)
OK

mung beans

Small green legumes that can be used whole or sprouted; have a mild, sweet flavor and are common in Asian dishes.
OK

coconut cream (10%)
OK

green beans (8%)
OK

red pepper

A common vegetable used to add mild, sweet heat and color to dishes.
OK

spinach (3.2%)
OK

green curry seasoning (2.5%) (sugar, maize starch, dried glucose syrup, desiccated coconut, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground ginger, ground coriander, onion powder, garlic granules, ground turmeric, yeast extract, acidity regulator [citric acid], salt, chilli powder, dried rubbed parsley, natural flavourings, colour [paprika extract])
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

red chili

Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

salt

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

thai basil (0.4%)
OK

galangal
OK

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
OK

lime leaf
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lemongrass (0.2%)
OK

tumeric extract
UPF

colour (color)

A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.

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Common questions about Thai Green Lentil Curry

Is Thai Green Lentil Curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai Green Lentil Curry by Merchant Gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The curry contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dried glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar), natural flavourings (industrial flavour formulations), colour additives such as paprika extract and an additional unspecified colour, as well as yeast extract (a flavour enhancer). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Thai Green Lentil Curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai Green Lentil Curry as an ultra-processed marker: colour (color). 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.