Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains "flavouring," which is an industrial additive, not a basic culinary ingredient.
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Yes — Tomato Ketchup by Batts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains "flavouring," which is an industrial additive, not a basic culinary ingredient.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato 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.
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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.