Spiced Cashew Sauce Mix

Barcode 6904344024583

Yes — Spiced Cashew Sauce Mix is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains refined cottonseed oil, which is a highly processed refined vegetable oil. All other ingredients are minimally processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of this refined oil is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cashew nut

Dried or roasted seed of the cashew tree, commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
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onion

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

skim milk powder

A dried, finely milled form of milk with fat removed; a common dairy base used for flavor, texture, and protein in products.
OK

iodized salt
OK

spices

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

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
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tomato powder

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

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
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coriander seed

Dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum, aromatic with warm, citrusy notes; commonly used whole or ground in many cuisines.
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ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
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curry leaves
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cumin seeds

Dried seeds of the cumin plant, used as a spice with warm, earthy notes.
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green cardamom

A spice consisting of the dried seed pod of Elettaria cardamomum, used whole or ground in sweet and savory dishes.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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bay leaf

A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
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star anise

A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.
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nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

caraway

A spice derived from the seeds of Carum carvi, with a warm, sweet, anise-like flavor used in breads, curries, and pickles.
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refined cottonseed oil

Common questions about Spiced Cashew Sauce Mix

Is Spiced Cashew Sauce Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Cashew Sauce Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains refined cottonseed oil, which is a highly processed refined vegetable oil. All other ingredients are minimally processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of this refined oil is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under the given rules.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.