No — chicken curry is not ultra-processed.
All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, spices, oil, salt, sugar, lemon juice, etc.) without industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, or isolated/industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based rules.
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Rice noodles chilli miso
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UPF
Indian Style Grains
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UPF
Mexican style grains
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UPF
Pasta 'n' Sauce Cheese & Broccoli
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UPF
Savoury Chicken Flavour Rice
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No — chicken curry by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (rice, chicken, vegetables, spices, oil, salt, sugar, lemon juice, etc.) without industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, or isolated/industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based rules.
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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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.