Thai Curry Paste

Barcode 5060321390469

No — Thai Curry Paste is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients or traditional seasonings: lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, green chillies, shrimp paste, salt, kaffir lime peel, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and coconut sugar. There are no industrially formulated additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
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galangal
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

shallots

A small bulbous member of the onion family with a milder, sweeter flavour than onions; used fresh or cooked.
OK

green chillies

Unripe hot peppers used to add heat and flavor; can be fresh or dried.
OK

shrimp paste
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

kaffir lime peel
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.
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

coconut sugar

Traditional natural sweetener derived from coconut palm sap; not considered UPF as a minimally processed sugar.

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Common questions about Thai Curry Paste

Is Thai Curry Paste ultra-processed?

No — Thai Curry Paste is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients or traditional seasonings: lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, green chillies, shrimp paste, salt, kaffir lime peel, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and coconut sugar. There are no industrially formulated additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

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.