Why is Red Thai Curry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 denotes foods made mostly from industrial ingredients or that have undergone multiple processing steps; this curry includes refined coconut milk, extracted mustard flour, refined sugar, dextrose, starch and added oils, all of which are derived from industrial processing despite the label stating no added flavorings or colorings.

How does the sugar and salt content in Red Thai Curry affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the meal adds a moderate glucose load that can raise blood sugar levels, so people with diabetes should monitor portion size. The salt level of 0.6 g per 100 g is relatively low compared with many frozen meals, but it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered in a hypertension‑focused diet.

Is the mustard in Red Thai Curry a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes. The spice blend contains mustard flour, which is listed as an allergen (mustard) on the label, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

Speisezeit, Jütro • 400 g

Red Thai Curry

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Red Thai Curry is a frozen, vegan, one‑dish meal (pnns_groups: Composite foods, One‑dish meals) that combines a red coconut‑milk curry sauce, mixed vegetables, rice noodles and mango. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed convenience meal. It offers 105 kcal, 4.4 g fat (2.9 g saturated), 0.6 g salt and 4.1 g sugars per 100 g, with 2.2 g fiber and over 50 % fruit/vegetable content, while also containing gluten and mustard allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal105 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates12.7 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta meal, Red Thai Curry is lower in energy, total fat and salt, but contains more saturated fat and sugars, and provides considerably less protein.

Ingredients

38 % rote Currysauce (Kokosmilch (Kokosnussextrakt, Wasser), Wasser, Gewürze (enthält Senfmehl), Rapsöl, Zucker, Stärke, Zitronengras, Speisesalz, Dextrose, Tomatenpulver, färbendes Lebensmittel: Paprika extrakt), 29 % Gemüsemischung in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen (Zuckerschoten, Karotten, Maiskölbchen, Paprika), 27 % Bandnudeln gegart (Wasser, Hartweizengrieẞ), 6 % Mango. Kann Spuren von Sellerie enthalten.

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