mcdonnells

The Original Curry Sauce

Barcode 5098732012373

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Yes — The Original Curry Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including: flavourings (contain celery) (industrial flavourings), maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined carbohydrate), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, sodium 5'-ribonucleotides), and anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide). These additives and industrial formulations make the product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron and thiamine)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

non-hydrogenated palm fat
UPF

flavourings (contain celery)

A commercial flavoring additive that may include celery-derived components; used to impart savory or meaty notes in foods. Often part of processed ingredient mixes and may contain other additives.
OK

curry powder (10%) (coriander, turmeric, cumin, cassia, chilli powder, fenugreek, ginger, clove, salt, mustard seed, black pepper, garlic powder)
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

salt

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

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, sodium 5'-ribonucleotides)
UPF

silicon dioxide

A fine, naturally occurring mineral (SiO2) used as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in powdered foods and seasonings.
OK

acid (citric acid). for allergens
OK

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Common questions about The Original Curry Sauce

Is The Original Curry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — The Original Curry Sauce by mcdonnells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including: flavourings (contain celery) (industrial flavourings), maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined carbohydrate), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, sodium 5'-ribonucleotides), and anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide). These additives and industrial formulations make the product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in The Original Curry Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in The Original Curry Sauce as ultra-processed markers: flavourings (contain celery), maltodextrin, silicon dioxide. 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.