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ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT by Tesco
Tesco

ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT

Barcode 5059697710506
Scanned  11  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, herbs, spices, traditional sugars like muscovado sugar and black treacle, basic oils like sunflower and rapeseed oil, salt, garlic/ginger/onion purées, tamarind paste, anchovy and chicken extracts, cream, etc.). There are no clear ultra-processed additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers like MSG, industrial syrups (glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, inverted syrup), emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other industrial formulations specified. Based on the provided list, it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    cooked jasmine rice [water
  • OK
    jasmine ricel. cooked chicken (18%) [chicken breast. corn starch]
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • 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
    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
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée. coriander
  • OK
    muscovado sugar
    An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    lemongrass purée
  • OK
    shallot. galangal
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    anchovy extract (fish)
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    lime leaf
  • 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
    tamarind paste
    Concentrated paste made from tamarind fruit, used as a souring agent and flavor enhancer.
  • UPF
    chicken extract
    Concentrated extract derived from chicken; typically a processed flavoring or stock component.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • 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
    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
    black treacle
    A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
  • 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
    soybeans
    Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
  • OK
    wheat. parsley. garlic
  • OK
    alcohol
    A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
  • 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. made using thai chicken. allergy advice

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Common questions about ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT

Is ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT ultra-processed?

No — ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, herbs, spices, traditional sugars like muscovado sugar and black treacle, basic oils like sunflower and rapeseed oil, salt, garlic/ginger/onion purées, tamarind paste, anchovy and chicken extracts, cream, etc.). There are no clear ultra-processed additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers like MSG, industrial syrups (glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, inverted syrup), emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other industrial formulations specified. Based on the provided list, it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in ving Suggestion TESCO THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WIT 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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