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Chicken Curry With Rice by Tesco
Tesco

Chicken Curry With Rice

Barcode 5057545715215
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Curry With Rice is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive acidity regulator (acetic acid), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient according to the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this industrial additive makes the overall product UPF under the specified criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    chicken breast
    Raw or minimally processed poultry cut; common source of protein in meals.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    coconut
    A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
  • OK
    half cream (milk)
    A dairy cream product typically used as a light cream or in coffee, derived from milk with around 10-18% fat.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    mango
    A tropical stone fruit with sweet, fragrant flesh.
  • 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
    red chili
    Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    malt vinegar (barley)
    Vinegar made from malted barley, used for condiments and pickling; a traditional culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    molasses
    A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
  • 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
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • UPF
    acidity regulator (acetic acid)
    Acetic acid used as an acidity regulator and food additive.
  • OK
    fenugreek leaf
    Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice for aroma and flavor in cooking and traditional medicine.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.

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Common questions about Chicken Curry With Rice

Is Chicken Curry With Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Curry With Rice by Tesco 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 the additive acidity regulator (acetic acid), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient according to the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this industrial additive makes the overall product UPF under the specified criteria.

Which ingredients in Chicken Curry With Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Curry With Rice as an ultra-processed marker: acidity regulator (acetic acid). 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.

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