Suhana

Butter Chicken Masala

Barcode 8906064233205

No — Butter Chicken Masala is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (onion, cashew, salt, sugar, garlic, spices, tomato powder, cornstarch). There are no industrial additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, colorants, or industrially processed syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

zwiebel
OK

cashewnuss
OK

salt

Common basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

knoblauch
OK

chili pepper

A small, hot fruit of the Capsicum plant used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

tomatenpulver
OK

maisstärke
OK

trockener ingwer
OK

koriander
OK

getrocknete bockshornkleeblätter
OK

kreuzkümmel
OK

getrocknete minzblätter
OK

schwarzer kardamom
OK

turmeric

A root spice ground to a yellow-orange powder; derived from Curcuma longa, widely used in curry blends and as a coloring/flavoring agent.
OK

grüner kardamom
OK

lorbeerblatt
OK

cassia (chinese cinnamon)

Bark from Cinnamomum cassia, closely related to true cinnamon with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor; used ground or as sticks in baking and savory dishes.
OK

gewürznelke
OK

sternanis
OK

muskatblüte
OK

muskatnuss
OK

kümmel
OK

schwarzer pfeffer

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Common questions about Butter Chicken Masala

Is Butter Chicken Masala ultra-processed?

No — Butter Chicken Masala by Suhana is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (onion, cashew, salt, sugar, garlic, spices, tomato powder, cornstarch). There are no industrial additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, colorants, or industrially processed syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.