Heinz

Chef Ketchup

Barcode 50157655

Scanned 96 times by Nomi users

No — Chef Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are tomatoes, spirit vinegar, sugar, salt, spice and herb extracts, and spice. These are basic culinary ingredients and extracts without any listed industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups). Under the given rules, this does not qualify as ultra-processed despite being a commercial sauce.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (148g per 100g tomato ketchup)
OK

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

salt

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

soice and herb extracts (contain celery)
OK

spice stop

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Common questions about Chef Ketchup

Is Chef Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Chef Ketchup by Heinz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are tomatoes, spirit vinegar, sugar, salt, spice and herb extracts, and spice. These are basic culinary ingredients and extracts without any listed industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups). Under the given rules, this does not qualify as ultra-processed despite being a commercial sauce.

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.