Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 4335619339668

No — Tomato Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

This tomato ketchup contains tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, salt, and spices, all of which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined syrups. Under NOVA, it fits as a processed food rather than an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

72% 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.
OK

spices

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

Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Ketchup is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This tomato ketchup contains tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, salt, and spices, all of which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined syrups. Under NOVA, it fits as a processed food rather than an ultra-processed product.

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.