Sainsbury's Chinese Style Chicken Curry with Egg Fried Rice

Why this score

• Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)Ultra-processed per the NOVA classification — −1.5, never below 7 on this rule alone.

Ingredients (52)

• 10WaterEssential solvent; no processing or additives.
• 8Long Grain RiceWhole grain staple; minimally processed carbohydrate source.
• 9Pasteurised EggWhole food protein; heat-treated for safety.
• 10OnionWhole vegetable; natural flavoring and nutrition.
• 10PeasWhole vegetable legume; natural protein and fiber.
• 8Rapeseed OilExtracted plant oil; common cooking ingredient, minimal processing.
• 10Spring OnionWhole vegetable; natural flavoring and nutrition.
• 8Sesame OilExtracted plant oil; traditional flavoring, minimal processing.
• 8Ginger PuréeConcentrated whole food; minimal processing, natural flavoring.
• 4CornflourRefined starch; processed grain derivative used as thickener.
• 8Garlic PuréeConcentrated whole food; minimal processing, natural flavoring.
• 6SaltMineral; necessary but excess linked to health concerns.
• 7Concentrated Lemon JuiceConcentrated whole fruit; minimal processing, natural flavoring.
• 7MolassesByproduct of sugar refining; less processed than refined sugar.
• 8Fermented Soya BeanWhole food fermented; probiotics and traditional ingredient.
• 8WheatGrain-derived; contains gluten, may cause issues for sensitive individuals.
• 9Cooked Chicken BreastWhole food protein; minimally processed, lean meat.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high glycemic index, limited nutritional value.
• 6Fat CreamDairy product; high saturated fat content, minimally processed.
• 9Tomato PuréeConcentrated whole fruit; minimal processing, natural flavoring.
• 7Creamed CoconutCoconut derivative; high saturated fat but whole food source.
• 10MangoWhole fruit; natural nutrients and flavor.
• 8Wheat PowderRefined grain derivative; processed but whole grain source.
• 7Chicken StockSimmered whole food; some nutrients, may contain additives.
• 7Yeast ExtractFermented byproduct; umami flavoring, high sodium content.
• 4Palm OilHighly saturated fat with environmental concerns; common in processed foods.
• 7Skimmed Milk PowderDried dairy; processed but recognizable whole food source.
• 9TurmericWhole spice; traditional, anti-inflammatory compounds present.
• 9Coriander PowderGround whole spice; traditional flavoring, minimal processing.
• 4Caramelised SugarHeat-treated sugar; refined sweetener with minimal added benefit.
• 10Turmeric PowderGround whole spice; traditional, anti-inflammatory compounds present.
• 5Wheat FlourRefined grain; contains gluten, may cause issues for sensitive individuals.
• 9Cumin PowderGround whole spice; traditional flavoring, minimal processing.
• 9Chickpea FlourGround legume; whole food source of protein and fiber.
• 7Whey ProteinDairy-derived; processed protein isolate, but bioavailable and recognized.
• 8Calcium CarbonateMineral nutrient; added fortification, well-absorbed form.
• 8Folic AcidSynthetic B vitamin; added fortification, essential nutrient.
• 8IronEssential mineral; added fortification, important micronutrient.
• 8NiacinB vitamin; added fortification, essential nutrient.
• 8ThiaminB vitamin; added fortification, essential nutrient.
• 8Fenugreek PowderGround seed spice; traditional, minimal processing.
• 9Fennel PowderGround whole spice; traditional flavoring, minimal processing.
• 6Spice ExtractsConcentrated flavoring compounds; processed extraction, undefined specificity.
• 4Dried Glucose SyrupHighly processed sweetener; refined carbohydrate with minimal nutritional value.
• 10Red Chilli PepperWhole spice; natural flavoring and capsaicin content.
• 9Black PepperWhole spice; natural flavoring and piperine content.
• 8Garlic PowderDried whole spice; minimal processing, traditional flavoring.
• 9GingerWhole spice; natural flavoring and anti-inflammatory compounds.
• 10GarlicWhole spice; natural flavoring and antimicrobial compounds.
• 8Celery PowderDried vegetable; minimal processing, natural flavoring.
• 9Ginger PowderDried whole spice; minimal processing, traditional flavoring.
• 9ChilliWhole spice; natural flavoring and capsaicin content.

Allergens

Contains: eggs, sesame, soy, gluten, milk

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.