Simmer Sauce Tikka Masala

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Simmer Sauce Tikka Masala scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Egg Yolk Powder): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Simmer Sauce Tikka Masala's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Curry Concentrate (Tomato Puree, Canola Oil, Salt, Red Bell Pepper Puree, Raisin Puree, Spices, Corn Starch, Garlic Powder, Brown Sugar, Flavoring, Turmeric, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Cayenne Pepper And Xanthan Gum), Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.