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Mushroom Ketchup

Barcode 5012424456535

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Yes — Mushroom Ketchup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts: maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined starch/sugar), barley malt extract (used as a flavor enhancer and processed extract), and hydrolysed vegetable protein (an industrially produced flavor enhancer). The presence of any such ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

salt

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

hydrolysed vegetable protein [water
UPF

hydrolysed vegetable protein

Protein hydrolysate used as a flavor enhancer and umami source in processed foods; often contains free amino acids and peptides; widely used in snacks, soups, sauces, and seasonings.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

mushroom powder (3%) [concentrated mushroom juice
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

spices

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

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Common questions about Mushroom Ketchup

Is Mushroom Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom Ketchup by GeoWatkins is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts: maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined starch/sugar), barley malt extract (used as a flavor enhancer and processed extract), and hydrolysed vegetable protein (an industrially produced flavor enhancer). The presence of any such ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

Which ingredients in Mushroom Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Mushroom Ketchup as ultra-processed markers: hydrolysed vegetable protein, maltodextrin, Barley Malt Extract. 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?

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.