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Thai Red Curry Paste

Thai Red Curry Paste is a concentrated Thai curry paste used as the flavor base for dishes like gaeng daeng and panang; it combines dried chilies, garlic, galangal, lemongrass and spices to deliver bold, spicy‑aromatic flavor. As a concentrated seasoning paste it is typically used in small amounts and contributes notable salt and oil to a dish — it contains 4.5g of salt per 100 g. Though not a bulk food, red curry paste does bring small amounts of fiber, protein and micronutrients (for example provitamin A and trace minerals), and some varieties include healthy oils and omega‑3s from added seeds or fish ingredients. Because it’s a highly seasoned ingredient, watch portion size or choose reduced‑salt/low‑oil formulations to keep sodium and added fat in check while preserving the classic Thai flavor.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~2.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Red Curry Paste.

Calories

200 kcal

10% of Daily kcal · moderate-calorie

Protein

5 g

10% RDI

Fat

16 g

3.5g sat fat

Carbs

12 g

4% RDI

Sugar

6 g

12% RDI

Fiber

4 g

13% RDI

Salt

4.5 g

90% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Thai Red Curry Paste healthy?

Thai Red Curry Paste is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Thai Red Curry Paste?

Thai Red Curry Paste is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Thai Red Curry Paste lactose free?

Yes, Thai Red Curry Paste is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Thai Red Curry Paste?

100g of Thai Red Curry Paste contains 200 kcal, 5g protein, 12g carbohydrates, 16g fat, and 4g fiber.

Q.04Is Thai Red Curry Paste gluten free?

Yes, Thai Red Curry Paste is gluten free.

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