Nomi
UPF Food Scanner
Know what’s really in your food
Get the free app
Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice by Tesco Finest
Tesco Finest

Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice

Barcode 5059697253683
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive colour (paprika extract), which is an industrially extracted colouring ingredient. According to the provided rules, any presence of such industrial additives makes the product UPF. All other listed ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or simple mixtures, but colour (paprika extract) is enough to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    basmati rice
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    fenugreek leaf
    Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice for aroma and flavor in cooking and traditional medicine.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    cooked marinated chicken (chicken, chicken breast, yogurt (milk), garlic purée, concentrated lemon juice, ginger purée, salt, potato starch, cumin powder, green chilli purée, smoked paprika, ground sugar, black pepper, turmeric, paprika flakes, coriander, green chilli powder, lemon, leaf, colour (paprika extract))
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • 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
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    green pepper
    Green bell pepper, a fresh vegetable used for adding crunch and sweetness.
  • OK
    concentrated tomato purée
    A thick tomato paste product used to provide tomato flavor and color; a common ingredient in sauces.
  • OK
    tomato juice
    Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent 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
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    chili flakes
    Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    ground chilli pepper
    Ground dried red chili peppers, varying in heat (capsicum species), used to spice dishes; commonly labeled as chili powder or ground chile in some cuisines.
  • 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
    fenugreek seeds
    Small, crunchy seeds with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty aroma used whole or ground in spice blends and curries.
  • 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
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • OK
    clove
  • OK
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • OK
    dill
    Fragrant herb used to flavor dishes and pickles; delicate fronds and seeds.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Ready Meals →

Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice

Is Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive colour (paprika extract), which is an industrially extracted colouring ingredient. According to the provided rules, any presence of such industrial additives makes the product UPF. All other listed ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or simple mixtures, but colour (paprika extract) is enough to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Jalfrezi with Butter Cumin Rice as an ultra-processed marker: colour (paprika extract). 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.

BBC As seen on The One Show

Scan it yourself,
right in the aisle

This page was shared from Nomi, the free app that tells you instantly whether any food is ultra-processed.

  • Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label
  • Every ingredient explained in plain English
  • Daily check-ins show how food affects how you feel
  • Save favourites and build a healthier shopping list

Free download · No subscription needed to start scanning

Nomi monthly wellbeing report
Nomi scan result screen

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.

Nomi — UPF Scanner Free on iOS & Android
Get the app