Dips
Maya Kaimal Jalfrezi Curry Indian Simmer Sauce Sweet Red Pepper & Tomato
12.5 oz/354 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Maya Kaimal Jalfrezi Curry Indian Simmer Sauce Sweet Red Pepper & Tomato scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better asian cooking sauces
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Red Curry Paste Thai Kitchen · 4 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Madras potato curry Maya Kaimal · 60 oz Not ultra-processed Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Black Pepper Fresh Ground Lee Kum Kee · 45 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Vegan red curry paste Samui Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Jalfrezi Curry Indian Simmer Sauce Sweet Red Pepper & Tomato
Ingredients
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 72 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 1/3 cup (76 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- ONION
- TOMATO PASTE (FRESH VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES)
- RED BELL PEPPERS
- COCONUT CREAM (COCONUT CREAM, COCONUT EXTRACT, WATER)
- SAFFLOWER OIL
- ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
- SPICES (INCLUDING TURMERIC)
- GARLIC
- SEA SALT
- GINGER
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- CILANTRO
- SERRANO CHILI
Label text, as published
WATER, ONION, TOMATO PASTE (FRESH VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES), RED BELL PEPPERS, COCONUT CREAM (COCONUT CREAM AND/OR COCONUT EXTRACT, WATER), SAFFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SPICES (INCLUDING TURMERIC), GARLIC, SEA SALT, GINGER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CILANTRO, SERRANO CHILI.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org