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Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavouring. Specifically: preservative E202 (potassium sorbate) is a synthetic preservative, and “flavouring” indicates added flavour compounds. These extracted/synthesized additives make the product UPF under NOVA, even though core ingredients like tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, and spices are minimally processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Avocado & Lemon Mayo
The Foraging Fox
Not UPF
Traditional Genovese Pesto
Belazu
Not UPF
Tailor Original Tikka Masala
The Spice Tailor
Not UPF
Organic Houmous ~ With added extra virgin olive oil
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Organic Tamari Soy Sauce
Yutaka
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Sainsbury's, By Sainsbury's
Not UPF
PREMIUM SOY SAUCE
LEE KUM KEE
Not UPF
Apricot Jam
Bonne Maman
Not UPF
Buttersoft
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Frank's Red Hot Original
Frank’s, French's
Not UPF
Yes — Tomato Ketchup by Marks & Spencer,Simply M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavouring. Specifically: preservative E202 (potassium sorbate) is a synthetic preservative, and “flavouring” indicates added flavour compounds. These extracted/synthesized additives make the product UPF under NOVA, even though core ingredients like tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, and spices are minimally processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tomato Ketchup by Heinz, Tomato Ketchup by Sainsbury's, By Sainsbury's, SO Organic Tomato Ketchup by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
