Ingredient

Curry Paste

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No
Role in food
Manufacturers use curry paste to add a complex, savory, and often spicy flavor to …

What it is

Curry paste is a blend of ground spices, herbs, and aromatics. Common ingredients include chilies, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and lemongrass. It is typically made by grinding these ingredients into a smooth paste, often with the addition of oil or water.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use curry paste to add a complex, savory, and often spicy flavor to foods. It serves as a primary flavoring agent in many dishes. Curry paste is frequently found in sauces, marinades, soups, stews, and frozen meals, particularly those with Indian, Thai, or Southeast Asian influences.

Health notes

Curry paste is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. The spices and herbs used in curry paste have been studied for various health effects, but the overall health impact of curry paste in typical food amounts is not a primary regulatory concern. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual spices used in curry paste. Evidence on the health effects of consuming curry paste is mixed and depends heavily on the specific spices and their quantities.

Allergen info

Curry paste is not a major allergen. However, some curry pastes may contain ingredients derived from major allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, or soy, depending on the specific recipe.

Products containing Curry Paste

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Thai Peanut Sauce, Rich Peanut Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 200kcal 3.3Protein 11.7Fat 16.7Carbs Sukhi's, Chicken Tikka Masala Jagpreet Enterprises Sukhi's, Chicken Tikka Masala Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 167kcal 15.4Protein 5.1Fat 14.7Carbs Jagpreet Enterprises Chicken Coconut Curry With Basmati Rice Other Deli High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 142kcal 12.3Protein 6.8Fat 8.8Carbs Jagpreet Enterprises Coconut Curry Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 164kcal 17.1Protein 10Fat 2.1Carbs Jagpreet Enterprises Naanwich Chicken Vindaloo Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 211kcal 11.6Protein 6.1Fat 28.6Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Thai Style Peanut With Tofu Grain Bowl Other Deli High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 115kcal 5.7Protein 4.4Fat 13.7Carbs Jagpreet Enterprises Chicken Tikka Masala White Chicken, Creamy Tomato Sauce & Basmati Rice In A Wheat Roti Street Wrap, Chicken Tikka Masala Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 199kcal 12.8Protein 6.4Fat 21.8Carbs Jagpreet Enterprises White Chicken & Creamy Tomato Sauce Handwrapped In Naan Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 204kcal 11.6Protein 5.4Fat 29.2Carbs Jagpreet Enterprises Madras Curry Sauce, 15 Minute Meal, Madras Curry Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 294kcal 5.9Protein 23.5Fat 17.6Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Curry Bowl With White Meat Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 277kcal 13.0Protein 8.5Fat 39.0Carbs Glencourt Inc. Chicken Tikka Masala Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 108kcal 6.2Protein 5.8Fat 7.9Carbs Jagpreet Enterprises Curry Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 294kcal 5.9Protein 23.5Fat 17.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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