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Tomato ketchup 50% less sugar and salt

Barcode 4088600080536

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Yes — Tomato ketchup 50% less sugar and salt is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains isolated additives and industrial ingredients: flavourings (industrial flavouring agents) and the intense sweetener steviol glycosides. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives used to modify flavour and sweetness classifies the food as ultra-processed, even though other ingredients (tomato, spirit vinegar, sugar, salt, beetroot extract powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

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

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

salt

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

beetroot extract powder
UPF

flavourings (contain celery)

A commercial flavoring additive that may include celery-derived components; used to impart savory or meaty notes in foods. Often part of processed ingredient mixes and may contain other additives.
OK

sweetener (steviol glycosides)
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Tomato ketchup 50% less sugar and salt

Is Tomato ketchup 50% less sugar and salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato ketchup 50% less sugar and salt by bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains isolated additives and industrial ingredients: flavourings (industrial flavouring agents) and the intense sweetener steviol glycosides. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives used to modify flavour and sweetness classifies the food as ultra-processed, even though other ingredients (tomato, spirit vinegar, sugar, salt, beetroot extract powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Tomato ketchup 50% less sugar and salt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato ketchup 50% less sugar and salt as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings (contain celery). 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.