Morrisons

Tomato ketchup

Barcode 5010525125732

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tomato ketchup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient/additive. Under the given rules, the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF. Other ingredients like sugar, tomato purée, vinegar, and salt are basic culinary ingredients and do not change the UPF classification driven by modified maize starch.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

concentrated tomato purée (25%)
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.
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

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
UPF

clove leaf oil

An essential oil expressed from clove leaves; a highly concentrated extract used for aroma and flavor. Extracted oil products are considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA, as they are isolated extracts.
OK

clove extract

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Common questions about Tomato ketchup

Is Tomato ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato ketchup by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient/additive. Under the given rules, the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF. Other ingredients like sugar, tomato purée, vinegar, and salt are basic culinary ingredients and do not change the UPF classification driven by modified maize starch.

Which ingredients in Tomato ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tomato ketchup as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, clove leaf oil. 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.