Lidl Deluxe

Sundried Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 4335619180567

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Yes — Sundried Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework. Other ingredients like sugar, rapeseed oil, tomato products, vinegar, citric acid, and lemon juice are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient for a UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

26% tomato paste
OK

sugar

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

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

3% sun-dried tomato paste (sun-dried tomato purée [water)
OK

sun-dried tomatoes (dried tomatoes, salt)]
OK

tomato passata [tomatoes
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid]
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

salt

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

ground cloves

Ground cloves are the finely milled powder of the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering warm, aromatic, and slightly bitter notes.

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Common questions about Sundried Tomato Ketchup

Is Sundried Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Sundried Tomato Ketchup by Lidl Deluxe 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 modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework. Other ingredients like sugar, rapeseed oil, tomato products, vinegar, citric acid, and lemon juice are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient for a UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Sundried Tomato Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sundried Tomato Ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.