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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 spot this in the refrigerated prepared-foods case at Whole Foods or grab it as a ready-made family dinner after a busy day. It reads comforting and indulgent — creamy chicken tikka masala with familiar sides that aim to evoke a home-cooked meal while offering convenient, ready-to-heat service. The presence of thickeners, added sugars, cultured dextrose, expeller-pressed oils and 'natural flavoring,' plus uniform textures, points to industrial assembly and processing typical of ready-to-eat packaged meals.

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
No Seed Oil

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 multi-component, ready-to-heat prepared meal contains processed ingredients and additives (cornstarch, cultured dextrose, added oils, natural flavoring) and is industrially assembled, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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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

meal-prep-sunday
movie-night
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientindulgent
$26.99
per package