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CHICKEN TIKKA by THE GYM KITCHEN
THE GYM KITCHEN

CHICKEN TIKKA

Barcode 5060963011906
Scanned  28  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — CHICKEN TIKKA is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil). It also contains several other extracted/industrial additives including humectant (glycerol), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate), and acidity regulator (malic acid). Palm oil alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    tomato tortilla wrap
    A packaged tortilla wrap made with wheat flour and other ingredients; a ready-to-eat processed bread product.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate)
    Baking powder components; leavening agents that release carbon dioxide to raise dough.
  • OK
    red bell pepper powder
    Dried ground red bell pepper used as a spice or flavoring.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    malic acid
    An acidity regulator and flavor modifier often used as a food additive; isolated/synthesized.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    low fat yoghurt (milk)
    A dairy product made by fermenting milk with yogurt cultures; typically lower fat content than full-fat yogurt.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    green peas (petits pois)
    Small green peas, commonly used as a vegetable side or ingredient; can be canned, frozen, or fresh.
  • 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
    red chili purée
    A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    paprika extract
    Natural coloring derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange color in foods.
  • UPF
    pickled vegetable slaw (white cabbage)
    A processed mix of pickled vegetables, typically including white cabbage, sometimes with vinegar, spices, and oil; commonly sold as a ready-to-eat salad side.
  • OK
    red cabbage
    A purple or reddish-leaved cultivar of Brassica oleracea, commonly eaten raw in salads or cooked; crunchy, mildly peppery and slightly sweet.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    rice vinegar
    A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    masala curry vinaigrette water?
    A vinaigrette presumably flavored with garam masala and curry spices, possibly watery as a diluted dressing; not a distinct ingredient but a prepared sauce/dressing component.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    black onion seed
    Also known as nigella seeds (kalonji); a spice used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

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Common questions about CHICKEN TIKKA

Is CHICKEN TIKKA ultra-processed?

Yes — CHICKEN TIKKA by THE GYM KITCHEN is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil). It also contains several other extracted/industrial additives including humectant (glycerol), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate), and acidity regulator (malic acid). Palm oil alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in CHICKEN TIKKA are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in CHICKEN TIKKA as ultra-processed markers: tomato tortilla wrap, palm oil, malic acid, pickled vegetable slaw (white cabbage). 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.

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