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Indian Flavors Family Meal
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📊 NOVA 4

Indian Flavors Family Meal

WHOLE FOODS KITCHENS
Available at Whole Foods
670
Calories
37g
Protein
9g
Sugars
960mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
89
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated prepared foods or grab-and-go section as a family-sized, heat-and-serve Indian meal for an easy weeknight or casual weekend dinner. It reads indulgent and comforting with familiar curry and rice components, but the ready-made formulation, stabilized sauces and ingredients like cultured dextrose, cornstarch and expeller-pressed oils point to industrial processing that yields consistent texture and convenience — classic NOVA 4 signals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4
Calories670
% Daily Value*
Total Fat25g32%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol150mg50%
Sodium960mg42%
Total Carbohydrate74g27%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars9g
Protein37g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Tikka, Masala, (dark, meat, chicken,, crushed, tomatoes, [tomatoes,, tomato, puree,, salt],, tomato, puree,, heavy, cream,, water,, yogurt, [cultured, pasteurized, milk,, skim, milk],, butter, [pasteurized, cream,, natural, flavoring],, garlic,, ginger,, lemon, juice,, spices,, cornstarch,, salt,, sugar,, chickpea, flour,, expeller, pressed, canola, oil,, paprika,, turmeric,, garam, masala, [spices]), Seasoned, Green, Beans, (green, beans,, expeller, pressed, canola, oil,, salt, &, pepper, seasoning, [organic, black, pepper,, sea, salt]), Lemon, Rice, (water,, basmati, rice,, lemon, juice,, split, chickpeas, [channa, dal],, expeller, pressed, canola, oil,, cultured, dextrose,, salt,, black, gram, [urad, dal],, mustard, seeds,, turmeric)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a multi-component, industrially prepared ready-to-heat meal with processed additives and stabilizers (cultured dextrose, cornstarch), packaged sauces and refined oils, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Indian Flavors Family Meal

The Indian Flavors Family Meal packs a decent protein punch with 37 grams per serving, which is great for keeping you full and satisfied. It also boasts 8 grams of dietary fiber, which is a plus for digestion. However, with 960 mg of sodium per serving, it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientindulgent
$26.99
per package