Is Tesco Garam Masala ultra-processed?

Spices Sold in the United Kingdom

Pack of Tesco Garam Masala

No, it's unprocessed or minimally processed

  1. 1 Unprocessed
  2. 2 Kitchen staple
  3. 3 Processed
  4. 4 Ultra-processed

None of its ingredients counts as a sign of processing in NOVA.

  • 8 ingredients
  • No additives

Ingredients

coriander seed, cumin seed, fennel seed, ginger, dill seed, cloves, celery seed.allergy Allergy advice, see

As written on the pack

coriander seed, cumin seed, fennel seed, dried ginger, dill seed, cloves, celery seed.allergy Allergy advice: for allergens, see

Among 303 spices

From least to most processed, this one ranks 110th. 36% of the spices here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

All 303 spices, least processed first

About this information

  • Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5031021195388, last edited 21 September 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
  • Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
  • General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.