Green Curry Paste

Green curry paste is a blend of fresh herbs and spices, typically including green chilies, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste. It is a staple in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine, providing a vibrant color and complex flavor profile.

Manufacturers add green curry paste to provide a characteristic spicy, aromatic, and savory flavor to dishes. It is commonly found in soups, curries, stir-fries, marinades, and sauces, particularly in ethnic food products.

Green curry paste is a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as intended. The FDA has not established specific regulations for green curry paste as a whole, but its individual components are common food ingredients. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual spices and herbs found in green curry paste. Evidence on the health effects of consuming green curry paste at typical dietary levels is limited, but it is generally considered safe as part of a balanced diet.