Batts (Lidl)

Original Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 4056489961833

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Yes — Original Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavor,” which is an added industrial flavoring agent according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (tomato puree, water, sugar, vinegar, salt) are basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

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

flavor

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Common questions about Original Tomato Ketchup

Is Original Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Tomato Ketchup by Batts (Lidl) is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavor,” which is an added industrial flavoring agent according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (tomato puree, water, sugar, vinegar, salt) are basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

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.