Teco

Reduced sugar & salt tomato ketchup

Barcode 5057753900069

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Reduced sugar & salt tomato ketchup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a processed starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), and unspecified flavouring. These meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

sugar

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

salt

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

spices

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

flavouring sweetener (sucralose). prepared from 174g of tomatoes er 00g of tomato ketchup. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Reduced sugar & salt tomato ketchup

Is Reduced sugar & salt tomato ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced sugar & salt tomato ketchup by Teco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a processed starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), and unspecified flavouring. These meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Reduced sugar & salt tomato ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Reduced sugar & salt tomato ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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?

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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.