Marks & Spencer

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 29493203

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

No — Tomato Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

The product contains tomato purée, agave syrup, water, vinegar, salt, and ground spices. These are all basic or traditional culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or flavorings. Therefore it is not considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée (38%)
OK

agave syrup (22%)
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.
OK

salt

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

ground spices (paprika, white pepper, cloves)

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Ketchup by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains tomato purée, agave syrup, water, vinegar, salt, and ground spices. These are all basic or traditional culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or flavorings. Therefore it is not considered ultra-processed under 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.