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Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice by Tesco
Tesco

Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice

Barcode 5059697712487
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice is not ultra-processed.

Contains mostly basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, yogurt, spices, tomato purée, cream, sugar, oils). The added colors (curcumin, paprika extract) are minor additives but there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, or industrial sugar syrups. Overall fits more as a minimally or moderately processed prepared meal rather than an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA as defined here.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked saffron rice [water
  • OK
    basmati rice
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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
    saffron
    A highly prized spice derived from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower. It has a distinctive pale-yellow to orange color and a delicate floral aroma and flavor, used in small quantities.
  • OK
    colour (curcumin)]
  • OK
    cooked marinated chicken (20%) [chicken breast
  • OK
    yogurt (milk)
    A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    corn starch
    A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    smoked sugar
    A flavored sugar product created by infusing or smoking granulated sugar to impart a smokey aroma and taste. It is a basic sugar base with added flavoring/process, generally considered a culinary ingredient rather than a highly processed UPF ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • 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
    fenugreek
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Dried seeds of the cumin plant, used as a spice with warm, earthy notes.
  • OK
    turmeric]
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning 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
    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
    cashew nut purée
  • 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
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • 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
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    clove powder
    A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic 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
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • UPF
    lemon oil
    A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
  • 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 Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice

Is Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mostly basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, yogurt, spices, tomato purée, cream, sugar, oils). The added colors (curcumin, paprika extract) are minor additives but there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, or industrial sugar syrups. Overall fits more as a minimally or moderately processed prepared meal rather than an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA as defined here.

Which ingredients in Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken Tikka Masala With Saffron Pilau Rice as ultra-processed markers: colour (paprika extract), lemon oil. 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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