Bramwells

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 4061463723192

Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains flavourings, which are industrially produced additives according to NOVA. Even though the other ingredients (tomato, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, spices) are basic culinary ingredients, the presence of flavourings makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Ketchup by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains flavourings, which are industrially produced additives according to NOVA. Even though the other ingredients (tomato, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, spices) are basic culinary ingredients, the presence of flavourings makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Tomato Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. 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?

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.

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.