Little Dish

Mild Chicken Korma

Barcode 5060121673809

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mild Chicken Korma is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient according to the NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked rice (45%)
OK

cooked chicken (12%)*
OK

water

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

coconut milk (7%)**
OK

sweet potato (6%)
OK

yellow pepper (4.5%)
OK

mango (3.5%)
OK

cauliflower (3.5%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

sunflower oil *cooked chicken contains: chicken (94%)
OK

cornflour **coconut milk contains: coconut extract

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Common questions about Mild Chicken Korma

Is Mild Chicken Korma ultra-processed?

Yes — Mild Chicken Korma by Little Dish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient according to the NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Mild Chicken Korma are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mild Chicken Korma as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.