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Yes — Ketchup is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavouring,” which is an industrial additive/flavoring agent under NOVA. All other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.
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.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Aldi
Not UPF
Tomato & Basil
Loyd Grossman
Not UPF
All Natural Avocado Oil Mayo
Dr Wills
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Sojasauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Engevita
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup BIO
Heinz
Not UPF
Salsa de Soja
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Salsa di Soia
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Geeta's Mango Chutney imp
Geeta’s Foods Ltd
Not UPF
Yes — Ketchup by Batts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavouring,” which is an industrial additive/flavoring agent under NOVA. All other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.
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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.
