Stokes

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 5060092690461

No — Tomato Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains mainly basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, unrefined raw cane sugar, vinegar, salt, spices). Cornflour and spice/vegetable extracts are minimally processed and do not fall under the specified ultra-processed additives (no emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavourings, or complex additives). Therefore this ketchup is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

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

raw cane sugar

Unrefined sugar derived from sugar cane.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

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

seasoning (salt, spice extracts [contains celery], onion extract)

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Ketchup by Stokes is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains mainly basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, unrefined raw cane sugar, vinegar, salt, spices). Cornflour and spice/vegetable extracts are minimally processed and do not fall under the specified ultra-processed additives (no emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavourings, or complex additives). Therefore this ketchup is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-style criteria.

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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