Heinz

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 50457137

Scanned 43 times by Nomi users

No — Tomato Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

This tomato ketchup is not ultra-processed. It contains tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices or herb extracts—traditional culinary ingredients without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, refined oils, or other ultra-processing additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
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spirit vinegar

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

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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spice and herb extracts (celery)

Flavoring ingredient derived from celery; a natural extract used to impart celery-seasoned flavor in foods.
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spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Ketchup by Heinz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This tomato ketchup is not ultra-processed. It contains tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices or herb extracts—traditional culinary ingredients without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, refined oils, or other ultra-processing additives.

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.