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Thai inspired green chicken curry by Tesco
Tesco

Thai inspired green chicken curry

Barcode 5059697704901
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Thai inspired green chicken curry is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all basic foods or culinary ingredients (rice, vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut, cream, sugar, salt, basic vegetable oils, tamarind paste, etc.) and traditional extracts/pastes. There are no industrially processed additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, modified starches, industrial syrups, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives) listed, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    cooked coconut jasmine rice [water
  • OK
    jasmine rice
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
  • 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
    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
    lime zest
    The outer colored skin of a lime, grated or peeled to release aromatic oils and citrus flavor.
  • OK
    lime leaf
    Lime leaf (kaffir lime leaf) is a fragrant leaf used in cooking, especially in Southeast Asian dishes, often used to add citrus aroma.
  • OK
    cooked marinated chicken (18%) [chicken breast
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    coconut (5%)
  • OK
    green beans
    Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    vegetable oil [rapeseed oil
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    Oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    palm sugar
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    galangal
  • OK
    anchovy extract (fish)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    shallot
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    tamarind paste
    Concentrated paste made from tamarind fruit, used as a souring agent and flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    lime leaf
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    cane molasses
    A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
  • UPF
    chicken extract
    Concentrated extract derived from chicken; typically a processed flavoring or stock component.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • 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
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • 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
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    alcohol
    A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.

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Common questions about Thai inspired green chicken curry

Is Thai inspired green chicken curry ultra-processed?

No — Thai inspired green chicken curry by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all basic foods or culinary ingredients (rice, vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut, cream, sugar, salt, basic vegetable oils, tamarind paste, etc.) and traditional extracts/pastes. There are no industrially processed additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, modified starches, industrial syrups, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives) listed, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Thai inspired green chicken curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thai inspired green chicken curry as an ultra-processed marker: chicken 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.

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