Heinz

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 50457243

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No — Tomato Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

This ketchup is made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and simple spice and herb extracts. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrially refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or other industrial additives, so it does not meet the criteria for being ultra-processed.

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 (contain celery)

A blend of plant-derived flavor extracts used to impart spice and herb flavors; contains celery which may trigger allergies.
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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 ketchup is made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and simple spice and herb extracts. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrially refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or other industrial additives, so it does not meet the criteria for being ultra-processed.

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.