Smoky Chipotle Ketchup

Barcode 120318180512

Yes — Smoky Chipotle Ketchup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, spice extracts, smoke flavouring, preservative (potassium sorbate), citric acid, and stabiliser (xanthan gum), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

sugar

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

water

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

salt

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

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

chipotle flavouring
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
UPF

natural colour carotene

A natural pigment used to impart orange to yellow hues in foods, derived from plant sources.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.

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Common questions about Smoky Chipotle Ketchup

Is Smoky Chipotle Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoky Chipotle Ketchup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, spice extracts, smoke flavouring, preservative (potassium sorbate), citric acid, and stabiliser (xanthan gum), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Smoky Chipotle Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Smoky Chipotle Ketchup as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, spice extracts, smoke flavouring, natural colour carotene, potassium sorbate, stabiliser (xanthan gum). 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.