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Katsu curry chicken by Tesco
Tesco

Katsu curry chicken

Barcode 5057753919870
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Katsu curry chicken is not ultra-processed.

Based on the visible ingredients (rice, chicken breast, vegetables, spices, basic starches, sugar, rapeseed oil, tomato purée, concentrated lemon juice), this appears to be a minimally processed ready meal without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified NOVA-style rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked jasmine rice [water
  • OK
    jasmine rice]
  • OK
    chicken breast (24%)
  • OK
    edamame soy[a] beans
    Young, green soybeans eaten as a snack or in dishes; typically boiled or steamed.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    cooked wild rice [wild rice water
  • 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
    rice vinegar
    A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    muscovado sugar
    An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    rice wine
    Alcoholic beverage produced by fermentation of rice; used in cooking to add sweetness and alcohol.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    soybean
    A legume native to East Asia; edible seeds used for oil, tofu, soy products, and animal feed.
  • OK
    wheat
    A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
  • OK
    turmeric powder
    A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
  • 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.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • 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
    red chili purée
    A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
  • OK
    onion seed
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    ground fenugreek seed
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    star anise
    A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    mustard powder
    Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
  • 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
    ground white pepper
    Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
  • OK
    nutmeg powder
    Ground nutmeg, a warm, sweet spice commonly used in baking and beverages.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    fennel powder
    A finely ground powder made from fennel seeds, with a sweet-anise flavor used in cooking and seasoning.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    white peppercorns
    Dried seeds used as a spice, white variety of peppercorns.
  • OK
    bay leaf. made using eu chicken. ^ for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. 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. ginger porn gb 380g eago24 nutritional information when heated according to instructions nutrition per 100g: energy

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Common questions about Katsu curry chicken

Is Katsu curry chicken ultra-processed?

No — Katsu curry chicken by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Based on the visible ingredients (rice, chicken breast, vegetables, spices, basic starches, sugar, rapeseed oil, tomato purée, concentrated lemon juice), this appears to be a minimally processed ready meal without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified NOVA-style rules.

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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