Kohinoor

Karahi Cooking Sauce

Barcode 8901047619205

No — Karahi Cooking Sauce is not ultra-processed.

This sauce is made only from basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, oil, salt, lemon juice) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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onion

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

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

water

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

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

sunflower oil

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

ginger

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

kadhai dry masala
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

salt

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

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

red chili powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and color; a common culinary ingredient in many cuisines.
OK

cumin seeds

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

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
OK

green chili

Fresh green chili pepper, adds heat and fresh flavor; edible fruit of Capsicum species.
OK

mango powder

Powder made from dried mango fruit, used as a flavoring or colorant in various cuisines.
OK

fenugreek powder

A ground spice made from dried seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines; used as a spice or supplement. It is a simple, single-ingredient food product.

Common questions about Karahi Cooking Sauce

Is Karahi Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Karahi Cooking Sauce by Kohinoor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is made only from basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, oil, salt, lemon juice) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.