TESCO

SAAG ALOO

Barcode 5057008495333

Yes — SAAG ALOO is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yogurt powder (milk), palm oil, colour (paprika extract), and lemon oil, all of which are classified as UPF components under NOVA. These ingredients indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary preparation.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pilau rice [water
OK

basmati rice
OK

rapeseed oil

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

cumin seeds

Dried seeds of the cumin plant, used as a spice with warm, earthy notes.
OK

cardamom pods
OK

cardamom powder

Powder made from dried cardamom seeds, prized for its strong, sweet-lemongrass aroma and used in spice blends, desserts, and beverages.
OK

bay leaf powder
OK

colour (curcumin)]
OK

cooked marinated chicken (21%) [chicken breast
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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

cornflour

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

water

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

soya oil
UPF

yogurt powder (milk)

Dried yogurt powder derived from milk, used as a dairy ingredient in mixes and snacks.
OK

green chilli purée
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

yogurt (milk)

A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
OK

cumin powder

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

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

mace

The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
OK

fenugreek
OK

star anise

A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.
OK

turmeric

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

basil]
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

ground cashew nut
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

clove powder

A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic flavoring.
OK

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
OK

colour (paprika extract). made using thai chicken. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain peanuts and other nuts. caution although every care has been taken to remove bones
OK

some may remain. this product can contain small fibres which come from the ginger purée. this product may contain whole spices which should be removed prior to consumption

Common questions about SAAG ALOO

Is SAAG ALOO ultra-processed?

Yes — SAAG ALOO by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yogurt powder (milk), palm oil, colour (paprika extract), and lemon oil, all of which are classified as UPF components under NOVA. These ingredients indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary preparation.

Which ingredients in SAAG ALOO are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in SAAG ALOO as ultra-processed markers: yogurt powder (milk), palm oil, colour (paprika extract), lemon oil. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.