Heinz

heinze tomato

Barcode 5000157062475

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — heinze tomato is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, which is an industrially processed thickener, making it UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary ingredients, but a single industrial additive classifies the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (89%)
OK

water

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

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

salt

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

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

acidity regulator - citric acid
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

herb extract

Derived from herbs to impart aroma or flavor; can be used as a natural flavoring or aroma ingredient.

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Common questions about heinze tomato

Is heinze tomato ultra-processed?

Yes — heinze tomato by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, which is an industrially processed thickener, making it UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary ingredients, but a single industrial additive classifies the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in heinze tomato are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in heinze tomato as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), spice extracts. 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.