Kohinoor

Butter chicken

Barcode 8901047610578

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Butter chicken is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sugar, which is an industrially refined sweetener, and cashew nut (_nut_), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. The rest of the components (water, vegetables, spices, oil, and salt) are minimally processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of these UPF components makes the overall product UPF according to the stated rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

onion

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

tomato paste

A thick, concentrated paste made from cooked tomatoes, used as a base for sauces and flavoring.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

cashew nut sugar

A sugar ingredient described as cashew nut sugar; the exact source/process is unclear, but it is a sugar-containing ingredient.
OK

salt

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

garlic

A common bulbous herb used for its pungent flavor in many dishes.
OK

coriander leaves (cilantro)

Fresh leaves of the Coriandrum sativum plant, used as a herb for fresh, citrusy flavor.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

garam masala

A fragrant spice blend used in Indian cookery, typically containing a mix of ground spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and pepper.
OK

red chili powder with fenugreek leaves (0.2%)

A spice mixture featuring ground red chili pepper and fenugreek leaves, used for heat and aroma in dishes.

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Common questions about Butter chicken

Is Butter chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Butter chicken by Kohinoor is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sugar, which is an industrially refined sweetener, and cashew nut (_nut_), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. The rest of the components (water, vegetables, spices, oil, and salt) are minimally processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of these UPF components makes the overall product UPF according to the stated rules.

Which ingredients in Butter chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Butter chicken as an ultra-processed marker: cashew nut sugar. 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.