Why is Patak's Madras Curry Paste classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 3 because it is a formulated sauce that includes processed ingredients such as acidifiers; the only listed additives are E260 (acetic acid) and E330 (citric acid), which are used to adjust acidity and preserve flavor.

How does the high salt content in Patak's Madras Curry Paste impact a hypertensive or sodium‑restricted diet?

With 4.5 g of salt per 100 g, the paste provides about 75 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so people with high blood pressure or who need to limit salt should use it sparingly or dilute it with lower‑salt ingredients.

Can consumers with common food allergies safely use Patak's Madras Curry Paste?

The paste contains mustard seed, which is an allergen, and the label warns of possible traces of peanuts and tree nuts; it is otherwise gluten‑free and vegan, so it is safe for those without mustard, peanut or nut sensitivities.

Patak's • 165 g

Patak's pate de curry madras

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Patak's Madras Curry Paste is a ready‑to‑use curry sauce that belongs to the dressings and sauces family. Per 100 g it supplies 23.1 g of fat, 4.5 g of salt, 1.3 g of sugars, 7 g of carbohydrates, 4.4 g of protein and 279 kcal, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 3 classification for processed foods. It is vegan and contains a modest amount of vegetables (about 8.7 % fruits/vegetables), but it is high in fat and salt, includes mustard as an allergen and may carry traces of peanuts or tree nuts.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal279 kcal

Fat23.1 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment in its category, this Madras curry paste provides far less sugar (1.3 g vs 10.9 g) and carbohydrates (7 g vs 16.3 g), but its fat (23.1 g) and calorie content (279 kcal) are markedly higher, while salt is slightly below the category average (4.5 g vs 5.0 g).

Ingredients

Eau, épices moulues (23%) [Coriandre (7%), paprika (2%), épices (1,5%), poivre noir (1,3%), gingembre en poudre (1,2%), chili, sel, farine de mais, acidifiants (acide acétique, acide citrique), tamarin, piment rouge séché (0,7%), ail en poudre, graines de MOUTARDE noire. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides et de fruits à coque.

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