Geo Organics

Organic Thai Green Curry Paste

Barcode 5060005460747

Yes — Organic Thai Green Curry Paste is ultra-processed.

This curry paste is classified as ultra-processed because it contains corn starch, which is an industrially processed, isolated starch ingredient used as a thickener or stabilizer in foods. The presence of this ultra-processed ingredient is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

green pepper* (23%)
OK

onion paste*
OK

sunflower oil

A common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

white wine vinegar*
OK

garlic paste*
UPF

corn starch

Powdery starch derived from corn kernels; used as a thickening agent in cooking.
OK

green chilli pepper* (2%)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

gemidde egan spices (cumin*, coriander*, ginger*)
OK

orange juice*
OK

lemongrass oil organically produced

Common questions about Organic Thai Green Curry Paste

Is Organic Thai Green Curry Paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Thai Green Curry Paste by Geo Organics is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This curry paste is classified as ultra-processed because it contains corn starch, which is an industrially processed, isolated starch ingredient used as a thickener or stabilizer in foods. The presence of this ultra-processed ingredient is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Organic Thai Green Curry Paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Organic Thai Green Curry Paste as an ultra-processed marker: corn starch. 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.

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.