Batts

Original Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 4056489833475

Yes — Original 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 according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (tomato puree, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt) are basic culinary ingredients and would not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

77% tomato puree
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Original Tomato Ketchup

Is Original Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Original 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 according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (tomato puree, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt) are basic culinary ingredients and would not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Original Tomato Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Original Tomato Ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.