Ketchup

Barcode 5060192820850

No — Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

Not UPF. This ketchup contains tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, onions, apples, spices, sea salt, raw cane sugar, and fruit and vegetable concentrates—traditional culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or UPF additives. Raw cane sugar is a minimally processed sugar and does not make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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vine ripened isle of wight tomatoes (59%)
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tomato paste (9%)
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english cyder vinegar
OK

white onions
OK

raw cane sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugar cane; a common sweetener used in cooking and baking.
OK

apples

A fresh, whole fruit commonly eaten raw. Not an ultra-processed ingredient; used as a basic food ingredient or natural product.
OK

sea salt

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

ground allspice

Ground allspice is a spice made from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, finely milled into a powder used to add warm, sweet, and peppery notes to dishes.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

concentrate (radish, apple and blackcurrant)
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

ground cloves

Ground cloves are the finely milled powder of the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering warm, aromatic, and slightly bitter notes.

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Common questions about Ketchup

Is Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Ketchup is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Not UPF. This ketchup contains tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, onions, apples, spices, sea salt, raw cane sugar, and fruit and vegetable concentrates—traditional culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or UPF additives. Raw cane sugar is a minimally processed sugar and does not make the product 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?

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.