Asda

Chopped tomatoes

Barcode 21050732

No — Chopped tomatoes is not ultra-processed.

The product only contains chopped tomatoes, tomato juice, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic culinary ingredients and a common acidity regulator, with no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processing additives. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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chopped tomatoes

Chopped tomatoes, comprising 60% tomato flesh with other tomato components; used as a basic vegetable ingredient in sauces, stews, and prepared foods.
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tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
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citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Chopped tomatoes

Is Chopped tomatoes ultra-processed?

No — Chopped tomatoes by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product only contains chopped tomatoes, tomato juice, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic culinary ingredients and a common acidity regulator, with no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processing additives. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.