Sainsbury’s, by Sainsbury's

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 01774238

No — Tomato Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

Contains tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, starch, salt, herbs and spices. No industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners from NOVA UPF list, nor artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tomato puree (29%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

spice blend (salt, tomato powder, clove extract)
UPF

clove leaf oil

An essential oil expressed from clove leaves; a highly concentrated extract used for aroma and flavor. Extracted oil products are considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA, as they are isolated extracts.

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Ketchup by Sainsbury’s, by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, starch, salt, herbs and spices. No industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners from NOVA UPF list, nor artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups.

Which ingredients in Tomato Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: clove leaf oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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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.