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Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Tomato ketchup is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrially used flavour additive. The preservative potassium sorbate (E202) is also an extracted or synthesized additive used to extend shelf life. Sugar, vinegar, salt, spices, and tomato paste are not individually sufficient to classify the product as UPF, but the flavouring and preservative result in an industrial formulation under the stated NOVA guidance.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
KIKKOMAN
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Mayonnaise
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
SMOOTH ALMOND BUTTER
pip & nut
Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter No Added Palm Oil
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Tesco
Not UPF
Chef Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Spreadable Lighter
Nordpak
Not UPF
Avocado & Lemon Mayo
The Foraging Fox
Not UPF
Traditional Genovese Pesto
Belazu
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Nuts About Nature
Not UPF
Yes — Tomato Ketchup by Marks & Spencer,Simply M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Tomato ketchup is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrially used flavour additive. The preservative potassium sorbate (E202) is also an extracted or synthesized additive used to extend shelf life. Sugar, vinegar, salt, spices, and tomato paste are not individually sufficient to classify the product as UPF, but the flavouring and preservative result in an industrial formulation under the stated NOVA guidance.
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.
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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.