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100% Natural Tomato Ketchup by Hunts, Hunt's
Hunts, Hunt's

100% Natural Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 0027000002643
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains “natural flavors,” which are industrially produced flavoring agents and fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    tomato concentrate made from vine ripened tomatoes
  • OK
    sugar (cane)
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    distilled vinegar
    A clear, acidic condiment produced by fermenting ethanol and purifying the resultant acetic acid; commonly used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    less than 2% of: onion powder
  • UPF
    natural flavors
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.

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Common questions about 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup

Is 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup by Hunts, Hunt's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains “natural flavors,” which are industrially produced flavoring agents and fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tomato Ketchup by Marks & Spencer, Tomato Ketchup by Heinz, Tomato Ketchup by Sainsbury's, By Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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