Stokes

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 5060092695046

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Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including erythritol (a polyol sweetener), stevia extract (an intensive sweetener), guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener), buffered vinegar (an industrially modified preservative system), and added natural flavors. These are characteristic of industrial formulations and classify the ketchup as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomatenpuree
OK

azijn
OK

natuurlijke zetmelen (rijst, maïs, tapioca)
OK

plantaardige vezels
OK

zeezout
OK

kruiden
OK

specerijen (bevat selderij en mosterd– zaad)
OK

natuurlijke conservering (gebufferd azijn)
OK

voedingszuur (melkzuur)
OK

stabilisator (guarpitmeel)
OK

erytrithol
OK

extract van stevia
OK

natuurlijke aroma’s

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Ketchup by Stokes is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including erythritol (a polyol sweetener), stevia extract (an intensive sweetener), guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener), buffered vinegar (an industrially modified preservative system), and added natural flavors. These are characteristic of industrial formulations and classify the ketchup as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

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.