Why is the Thai yellow curry paste classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The paste is made from whole ingredients such as water, turmeric, soy oil, spices and shrimp paste, without industrial additives; its processing involves grinding and mixing, which places it in NOVA group 3 – a level of moderate processing but no added flavor enhancers, MSG or other additives.

How does the salt content of this curry paste affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, the paste is lower than many sauces and well below the average condiment salt level (5.02 g), but it still contributes sodium, so individuals on strict low‑sodium or hypertensive diets should use it sparingly.

Is this curry paste suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and halal diets?

The product is certified gluten‑free and halal, but it contains shrimp paste, making it unsuitable for vegans and for those avoiding crustacean allergens.

Ayam • 100gr

Pate de curry jaune thai

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Thai yellow curry paste by Ayam is a 100 g glass jar made in Malaysia, marketed as halal, gluten‑free, GMO‑free and 100 % natural. Per 100 g it supplies 124 kcal, 8 g fat (1.2 g saturated), 0.6 g salt, 0.2 g sugars and 2.8 g protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA group 3 classification, and it falls under the "Fat and sauces"/"Dressings and sauces" PNNS groups. The formula includes shrimp paste (crustacean allergen) and soy, so it is not vegan, but it offers low sugar and modest protein for a flavor‑intense condiment.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates0.9 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this curry paste contains far less sugar, salt, fat and calories while delivering slightly more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, curcuma, huile de soja, échalotte, poudre de curry 5% (graine de coriandre, piment, curcuma, graine de fenouil, cumin, cannelle, noix de muscade, clou de girofle, fenugrec), sel, ail, piment en poudre, pâte de crevette (crevettes, sel), curcuma rond, coriandre, galanga, jus de citron vert, citronnelle, graine de coriandre, combava, cumin.

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