Why is Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines many industrial ingredients such as modified maize starch, added sugar, concentrated lemon juice, and a colour extract (E160c – paprika extract); it also uses an acidity regulator (lactic acid, E270). These processed components and the sequence of manufacturing steps place it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 6 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should monitor portion size. The 0.78 g of salt per 100 g is lower than many sauces but still adds to daily sodium intake, which may be relevant for those managing hypertension.

Is the milk present in the fat‑free yoghurt and double cream a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes. Both the fat‑free yoghurt and the double cream contain milk proteins and lactose, and the allergen list explicitly flags milk. Anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid this product.

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Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Reduced Fat Tikka Masala Curry Sauce is a ready‑to‑use Indian‑style condiment classified in the Fat and sauces PNNS group. It delivers only 77 kcal per 100 g, with low sugar (6 g) and low salt (0.78 g) compared with typical sauces, yet it still contains 2.9 g of fat, 2.1 g of saturated fat and added sugars. The product is rated Nutri‑Score C, placed in NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed), and lists milk as an allergen along with the colour additive E160c.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal62 kcal

Energy260 kJ

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average Indian‑style sauce, this reduced‑fat tikka masala contains about one‑third the sugar (6 g vs 10.95 g), roughly one‑sixth the fat (2.86 g vs 12.01 g) and far less salt (0.78 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 g, while providing only 77 kcal.

Ingredients

tomatoes (33%), water, fat free yoghurt (0%6)(milk) double cream (6%) (milk), modified maize starch, sugar, onion, ginger purée, garlic purée, ground cumin, ground coriander seed, dessicated coconut (19%), coriander, salt, ground spices, concentrated lemon juice, acidity regulator (lactic acid) colour (paprika extract). allergy advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold, may also contain sesame

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