Ingredient

Red Curry Paste

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use red curry paste to impart a spicy, complex flavor and vibrant red …

What it is

Red curry paste is a blend of spices and aromatics commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking, particularly Thai cuisine. Key ingredients typically include dried red chilies, garlic, shallots, galangal, lemongrass, and shrimp paste, all ground together into a paste.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use red curry paste to impart a spicy, complex flavor and vibrant red color to foods. It is frequently found in sauces, marinades, soups, stews, and stir-fry dishes, adding a characteristic heat and aroma.

Health notes

Red curry paste is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The individual components of red curry paste have been evaluated by various health organizations. For example, chilies contain capsaicin, which has been studied for various physiological effects. Shrimp paste contains shellfish, which is a major allergen. No specific regulatory limits are set for red curry paste as a whole ingredient.

Allergen info

Red curry paste may contain shellfish (shrimp paste), which is one of the nine FDA major allergens. Consumers with shellfish allergies should check the ingredient list carefully.

Products containing Red Curry Paste

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HAIKU Thai Curry Stir-Fry Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 156kcal 0Protein 12.5Fat 12.5Carbs LUCERNE FOODS, INC. Red Coconut Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice, Jasmine Rice Other Deli High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 135kcal 9.1Protein 4.4Fat 14.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Red Curry Finishing Sauce, Spicy Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 89kcal 0Protein 5.4Fat 14.3Carbs FirstFruits Marketing, LLC Desiam, Curry Simmer Sauce, Thai Red, Thai Red Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 150kcal 1Protein 13Fat 8Carbs PR United, LLC Thai And True, Prik - King Curry Paste Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 300kcal 0Protein 20Fat 26.7Carbs Wood's Vermont Syrup Company, LLC Coconut Red Curry Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 161kcal 1.6Protein 16.1Fat 6.5Carbs TRZ Marketing Zack Bruell Thai Curry Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 194kcal 1.6Protein 16.1Fat 8.1Carbs Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Thai Coconut Red Curry Sauce Over Dark Meat Chicken Served With Rice Noodles, Broccoli, & Red Bell Peppers, Thai Style Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 152kcal 4.6Protein 7.5Fat 16.7Carbs TRUE Jerky Beef Jerky, Thai Chili Mango Other Snacks 321kcal 50Protein 3.6Fat 21.4Carbs Annie Chun's, Inc. Indian-Style Red Curry With Brown Rice & Red Quinoa, Indian-Style Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 153kcal 2.8Protein 5.5Fat 22.8Carbs Ruprecht Company Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice Other Deli 136kcal 8.6Protein 4.3Fat 14.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Thai Style Coconut Chicken Curry, Thai Style Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 53% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 112kcal 5.8Protein 4.2Fat 13.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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