Why is TIKKA MASALA classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives are listed on the label?

The sauce is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines several industrial ingredients such as refined oils, dairy cream, added sugars and flavorings, all of which undergo significant processing; the ingredient list, however, does not include any specific food additives, so the NOVA rating stems from the formulation rather than added preservatives.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this sauce impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 8.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the sauce adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should use it sparingly; the 1.78 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high for a single serving and may contribute to elevated blood pressure, making it less suitable for strict hypertension management.

Is the milk present in the double cream and yogurt a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the sauce contains double cream and yogurt, both of which list milk as an allergen, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid this product.

LOYD GROSSMAN • 350g

TIKKA MASALA

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

TIKKA MASALA is a ready‑to‑use Indian‑style tikka masala sauce classified in the “Fat and sauces” group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed condiment that provides 146 kcal, 9.9 g fat (including 3.3 g saturated fat), 8.8 g sugars, 1.78 g salt and 3 g fiber per 100 g. While the sauce is relatively low in overall sugar, fat and salt compared with average curry sauces and offers a good fiber boost, it is high in saturated fat, contains dairy allergens and lacks any listed additives, so consumers should consider these factors.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal146 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical curry sauces, this tikka masala contains less sugar, fat and salt, but more saturated fat and fiber, delivering about 146 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 183 kcal.

Ingredients

Tomatoes (28%), Fried Onion (Onion, Rapeseed Oil), Tomato Purée, Double Cream (_Milk_) (6%), Sunflower Oil, Honey (5%), Water, Yogurt (_Milk_) (2.5%), Ginger Purée, Coriander, Garlic Purée, Coconut Cream, Sugar, Sea Salt, Concentrated Lemon juice, Cumin, Rapeseed Oil, Creamed Coconut, Modified Maize Starch, Fenugreek leaf, Chilly, Cassia, Caraway, Fenugreek Seed, Black Pepper, Turmeric, Clove, Nutmeg. Cardamom.

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