Holland & Barrett

Ketchup with benefits

Barcode 5059604610295

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No — Ketchup with benefits is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic foods and traditional ingredients: tomatoes, tomato puree, cider vinegar, date syrup, chicory root inulin, vegetables, spices, and salt. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups (like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin), flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, under the given NOVA-based rules, this product is not classified as 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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tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
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cider vinegar

Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
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date syrup

A traditional sweet syrup produced by concentrating date fruits. Thick, amber syrup with a caramel-like flavor, used as a natural sweetener.
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inulin (chicory root)
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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onion powder

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

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

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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allspice

A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.
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paprika oleoresin
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cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.

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Common questions about Ketchup with benefits

Is Ketchup with benefits ultra-processed?

No — Ketchup with benefits by Holland & Barrett is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic foods and traditional ingredients: tomatoes, tomato puree, cider vinegar, date syrup, chicory root inulin, vegetables, spices, and salt. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups (like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin), flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, under the given NOVA-based rules, this product is not classified as 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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