Tesco

Chopped Tomatoes

Barcode 5057545745946

No — Chopped Tomatoes is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are tomatoes, tomato juice, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so this product is not UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes 60%
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Chopped Tomatoes

Is Chopped Tomatoes ultra-processed?

No — Chopped Tomatoes by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are tomatoes, tomato juice, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so this product is not UPF.

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.