Is Trader Joe's Tikka Masala Curry Sauce Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain nightshades.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • paprika oleoresin
  • bell pepper
  • chili pepper
  • tomato paste

paprika oleoresin

Dietitian note

Paprika is derived from a mixture of peppers (peppers are nightshades).

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

The jarred sauce offers a smooth, velvety texture and a rich, tangy, mildly spiced flavor; reviewers praise its convenience and consistent taste for quick weeknight meals, noting it pairs well with proteins, vegetables, or rice, reheats reliably, and sometimes registers as sweeter or less authentic than restaurant versions in reviews.

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Ingredients

Onion, water, ground watermelon seeds, tomato paste, sunflower oil, bell pepper, garlic, tamarind, ginger, salt, cilantro, chili pepper, coriander, cumin, cardamom, paprika oleoresin, dried fenugreek, turmeric, fennel, bay leaf.

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About this product

Sauce · Liquid

Flavor
TangySavoryRichMild
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepDippingTopping