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Curry seasoning

Curry seasoning is a spice blend used to add aromatic, savory, and sometimes hot flavors to curry dishes.

Curry seasoning — illustrative ingredient image

About Curry seasoning

Curry seasoning is a dry blend of spices and other flavouring ingredients used to give food a curry-style aroma and taste. It can be added to curries, stews, soups, sauces, rice, vegetables, meat, seafood, marinades, and snack foods. It may be stirred into a dish, sprinkled over food, or used as a rub.

Its character is not standardized. Common components include coriander, cumin, turmeric, black or white pepper, chilli, fenugreek, ginger, cardamom, or mustard. Depending on the blend, it may be earthy, warm, fragrant, bitter, sweet, or hot, and salt may be included or omitted.

Curry seasoning is usually sold as a yellow, orange, brown, or reddish powder in a packet, jar, or tin. Finer powders disperse quickly, while coarse blends may show crushed seeds or dried leaves. Toasting can deepen its aroma, and cooking with oil helps release and distribute its flavour.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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curry seasoning

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Curry seasoning nutrition & diet

Curry seasoning nutritional value

Spices, curry powder

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
325kcal
Protein
14.3g
Carbs
55.8g
Fat
14.0g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the amount of seasoning actually added, and identify whether it is a dry powder, paste, or prepared product. Recipe-specific salt, oil, sugar, starches, or anti-caking ingredients may contribute more to the dish than the small spice portion.

Compare the right form: Match a dry curry seasoning or prepared paste, with the exact brand or recipe and the amount used before cooking.

Diet considerations

A curry seasoning blend is generally plant-derived, but compatibility depends on its complete ingredient list. Some products include dairy, animal-derived flavorings, cereal ingredients, added sugar, or processing aids. The blend itself is usually used in a small portion, while the finished curry may contain meat, seafood, or other additions.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, curry powder ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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