Tomato Jalapeño Salsa

Barcode 4427167200016

Yes — Tomato Jalapeño Salsa is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains refined soybean oil (a refined industrial oil) and iodized salt with added anti-caking agents implied, as well as potato starch as an industrially added thickener. Other ingredients like vegetables, spices, and citric acid are minimally processed, but the presence of refined industrial oil and modified starch makes the overall product UPF by NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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

jalapeño in brine (jalapeño pepper, water, vinegar)
OK

iodized salt
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

refined soybean oil
OK

spices

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

capers
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.

Common questions about Tomato Jalapeño Salsa

Is Tomato Jalapeño Salsa ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Jalapeño Salsa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains refined soybean oil (a refined industrial oil) and iodized salt with added anti-caking agents implied, as well as potato starch as an industrially added thickener. Other ingredients like vegetables, spices, and citric acid are minimally processed, but the presence of refined industrial oil and modified starch makes the overall product UPF by NOVA criteria.

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.