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

The product combines many processed components such as refined coconut milk extract, concentrated vegetable stock and a blended spice mix, and it lists the additive paprika extract (E160c); these factors place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the salt and sugar content of this curry impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the curry is low‑sugar and suitable for diabetes management, but it provides about 0.42 g of salt per 100 g, which can add to sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is Thai Massaman Curry suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, making the product fully vegan and gluten‑free, but its carbohydrate level (15.7 g per 100 g) and inclusion of starchy vegetables like potato and sweet potato render it unsuitable for a strict keto diet.

BOL • 450 Grams

Thai Massaman Curry

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Thai Massaman Curry is a plant‑based, legume‑rich sauce classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of multiple processed ingredients and the additive paprika extract (E160c). Per 100 g it provides 82 kcal, 1.3 g fat (0.8 g saturated), 5.3 g fiber and 4.6 g protein, but also 0.42 g salt and 1.1 g sugars, offering high protein and fiber while containing moderate salt and low sugar.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables49.7 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned soups, this curry contains far less fat, salt and sugar while delivering more than double the protein and about four times the fiber, resulting in roughly half the calories.

Ingredients

Water, Chickpeas (12%), Cannellini Beans, Carrots, Red Lentils (6%), Potato, Vegetable Stock (Water, Carrots, White Onions, Salt, Leeks, Red Onions, Garlic, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Spring Onions, Fennel, Coriander, Bay Leaf Infusion (Water, Bay Leaf), Black Pepper, White Pepper), Coconut Milk (Coconut Extract, Water) (3%), Green Beans, Coconut Cream, White Onion, Kale, Sweet Potato, Lemon Juice, Ginger, Apple Juice, Coriander, Red Chilli, Salt, Cumin, Garlic, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Coconut Oil, Lemon Grass, Cinnamon, Paprika Extract, Chilli Powder, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Cloves

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