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Chickpea Tikka Masala by Bol
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Chickpea Tikka Masala

Barcode 5060430293026
Scanned  11  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chickpea Tikka Masala is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are basic foods (legumes, vegetables, spices, coconut cream, salt) and simple processing aids (garlic/ginger purée, cornflour). There are no industrial formulations or additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    chickpeas (12%)
  • OK
    red lentils (9.5%)
  • OK
    coconut cream
    Rich, creamy extract from grated coconut flesh; used as a dairy-free fat or base in recipes.
  • OK
    omatoes
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    sweet potatoes (4%)
  • OK
    red peppers (3.5%)
  • OK
    pinach (2%)
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • 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.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    nin
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • 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
    cardamom
    A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
  • OK
    garam masala (coriander cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, ginger, clove)
  • OK
    fenugreek
  • OK
    chillies. once opened
  • OK
    eat within 24hrs. for use by date see top of pack. made in the uk in small batches. pot & lid - rinse & recycle sleeve-recycle show us your king #dontwastecreate

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Common questions about Chickpea Tikka Masala

Is Chickpea Tikka Masala ultra-processed?

No — Chickpea Tikka Masala by Bol is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic foods (legumes, vegetables, spices, coconut cream, salt) and simple processing aids (garlic/ginger purée, cornflour). There are no industrial formulations or additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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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