Thai Red Curry Paste, Thai Red
Processing Score
8.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including artificial colors and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
711464506549
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size16 g
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g
3%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
19 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, CANOLA OIL, MINCED LEMONGRASS, GARLIC PUREE, FISH SAUCE (ANCHOVY EXTRACT, SALT, SUGAR, WATER), RED CHILLI PASTE (RED CHILLI PEPPERS, SALT, ACETIC ACID), ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONCENTRATED TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, MINCED GALANGAL, KAFFIR LIME LEAVES, CHILLI FLAKES, SALT, SPICES, THAI BASIL, CORIANDER LEAF, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Thai Red Curry Paste, Thai Red'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.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Corn Starch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Red Chilli Paste (Red Chilli Peppers, Salt, Acetic Acid).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
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.
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About our scores and this content
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