Maya Kaimal Tikka Masala Indian Simmer Sauce
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low added sugar
- Moderate sodium
- Low protein
Verdict
Maya Kaimal Indian Simmer Sauce, Vegan, Tikka Masala, Mild is a prepared sauce used to flavor plant-based curries. Its main strength is the minimal amount of added sugar, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it is a convenient shortcut for adding traditional Indian flavors to a meal.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it to simmer a hearty mix of chickpeas and cauliflower served over basmati rice.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a profile dominated by fat and sodium with negligible fiber and protein. It functions as a flavor additive rather than a source of significant nutrients.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs | 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 3g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The formulation begins with tomato paste, coconut cream, and safflower oil. The inclusion of refined tapioca starch and a blend of spices provides the thick, shelf-stable consistency required for a simmer sauce.
Ingredients
Water, Tomato Paste (Fresh Vine-Ripened Tomatoes), Coconut Cream (Extracted Coconut, Water), Safflower Oil, Ginger, Spices (Including Paprika), Garlic, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Cilantro, Chickpea Flour, Organic Tapioca Starch, Serrano Chili, Fenugreek Leaves.
