Check YOUR Curry Powder !! (aka CURRY- The bane of my existence)

[beccy117]

Thanks Kristine that's great

[Kohinoor]

Looks like it is time for a bump upon hearing that a current member had virtually no loss for several days - because of her curry.....

Koh

[ej_nz]

Hi Koh,

Thanks for directing me to this thread

I have read from start to finish...I did read some of it before I used my curry powder but now I have read all.

The one I am using is VENCAT CURRY P. Vencatachellum brand, Madras Curry Powder (a red container with white lid). Its a 100g pottle MADE IN INDIA.
Below is the ingredients and the Nutritional Information per 100g (which would be the whole pottle).

Ingredients: CORIANDER, CUMIN, CHILLI, GINGER, MUSTARD, TURMERIC, SALT, SPICES (as it says on the side)..not sure what the extra "spices" are?

Nutritional Info Per 100g

Energy = 1469kJ
Protein = 12.7g
Fat (Total) = 13.8g
Fat (Sat) = 1.4g
Carbohydrates = 30.9g
- Sugar = 10.2g
Sodium = 52mg

Is this still OK?? Now I'm worried!
It definitely says Made in India its imported into NZ by NZ Agents Toop & Johnston Ltd

I thought it didn't mention any starch, flour, fennugreek etc so should be OK...help!!!

[Kohinoor]

Hi EJ,

I thought it didn't mention any starch, flour, fennugreek etc so should be OK...help!!!

These were the ingredients that Asy had outlined as being a problem. Sorry, but I don't know any more than what is in the thread. You could well be right - that it IS OK !!

Have you checked it with your clinic? If they have given it the OK, then there's no problem.

I didn't mean to scare you - just that in Australia, no-one that I can recall had found a curry that fitted the parameters. That's not to say that a good one won't be available elsewhere.....

Let's see what others might be able to add.

Koh

[Kohinoor]

Hi EJ, and others,

Something I don't recall mentioned in earlier posts, is the breakdown of the contents of "Clive of India" and "Keens" curry powders. Apart from the mention of starches, fenugreek, etc. no-one had posted nutritional data like this :-

(Note, the following is what EJ posted about another curry powder - but, how does it compare with Clive of India?)

Nutritional Info Per 100g
Energy = 1469kJ
Protein = 12.7g
Fat (Total) = 13.8g
Fat (Sat) = 1.4g
Carbohydrates = 30.9g
- Sugar = 10.2g
Sodium = 52mg

Putting aside the "usual suspects" mentioned earlier, I noted that carbs, fats, and sugar made up over 50% of this one !!

Is that OK?

I seriously don't know (but the proportions seem a bit "over the top" to me - like, aren't carbs, fats and sugars the things that your Plan is cutting back on?). Still, I wouldn't think one would use 100g for each curry - so, what actual amounts are in use per meal? 1g? 2g? 5g? 10g?

Further, totalling the amounts shown in grams, show protein, fats, carbs, and sugar comprising ~70 gms out of 100 gms. What is making up the other 30gms?

Is there an "undisclosed something" that is still hiding in this stuff?

I only raise all of this, because I well remember the angst facing Asy over this whole curry issue. It remains one of the top three reasons for "no weight loss", or even "gaining weight" when on Cohens.


Anyway, given that Clive of India was once well-regarded (only the fenugreek raised doubts, and that doesn't impact everyone), how does its nutritional info look?

Can anyone provide similar details please for Clive of India curry, so we can compare "apples with apples"?

Koh

[yoyochick]

Gaaa I just looked at my curry power and it has Fenugreek in it. Not happy jan lol

[mcbell]

Man, this is complicated - I have just avoided any curry powder since I started Cohens. Lucky I wasn't really into it before I started! And why I have put all my other spices that I can't use while eating this way in a box inside a cupboard - so I can't accidently sabotage myself.

Good luck to everyone.

[jerryshaven]

Does anyone have a receipe for curry poweder please

[Be light]

Hmm I do like curry powder. Mine is planet organic and contains coriander, cumin, spices, pepper and capsicum?
I dont know what they mean for spices so I guess Ill be making my own.
It does specifically say 'No fillers'

[bibabs]

Oh no!!!! I lost 12 kg from 21st April till 20th May...then hit a dead spot. Still static ( 3week stall). I eat curry virtually every day and guess what!!! I am sure you did. My curry powder contains starch Ouch!!! I used one I bought in Mauritius last night does not say anything about starches or fillers. But I think I have jsut founnd a way to test it. WIll do that and let you all know if it works.
I hope this has been my problem!!!

[bibabs]

Originally Posted by bibabs

Oh no!!!! I lost 12 kg from 21st April till 20th May...then hit a dead spot. Still static ( 3week stall). I eat curry virtually every day and guess what!!! I am sure you did. My curry powder contains starch Ouch!!! I used one I bought in Mauritius last night does not say anything about starches or fillers. But I think I have just found a way to test it. WIll do that and let you all know if it works.
I hope this has been my problem!!!

TIP TO CHECK FOR STARCH ( FLOUR , MAIZE ETC)
Right here we go!! To test your spice or curry powder: You'll need tincture of Iodine ( buy from a pharmacy) Add half teaspoon of test powder to a glass with about quarter cup of water. Warm this mixture in the microwave for about 30 secs. Add a bit of the Iodine solution.( about 10 drops)
If it stays brown......you're OK
If it turns dark blue... starches present.
Unfortunately this does not test for sugar but at least you can see if any starches are present!!!

[lil_doll]

ooh ah, how very scientific!!

[bibabs]

I am a chemist... that's why

[Kohinoor]

Hi bibabs,
I used one I bought in Mauritius last night does not say anything about starches or fillers.

So, how did that one stack up? Did it pass the test?

Koh

[bibabs]

Yes it passed with flying colours...I am so happy I can eat curry again!!

[Babybear]

Argh damn! Anyone know which is the one we should be buying in New Zealand?

[Babybear]

I've had a look and mine has
Coriander, Turmeric, Cumin, Fenugreek, Ginger, Black Pepper, Mustard, Cassia, Cayenne, Cloves

Is that ok?

[Nutmeg]

Babybear thats the exact one you shouldnt be having :S No fenugreek ! and Cayenne is on our do not have list

The best one in NZ is Mrs Rogers (brown box) it has Coriander, ionion, ginger, garlic, cumin, natural salt, tumeric

[Babybear]

Thank you so much for that I had no idea at all! Will ditch it then and get the Mrs Rogers one - I've never heard of it!

Do you just get it at the supermarket as well?

[jessy]

Just going to bump this thread, wish I would of read it earlier, I have been using Keens Curry and it is no good !!!!