ASDA

Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 5063089281857

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch additive, and unspecified flavouring, which typically refers to industrial flavor formulations. Either of these is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Tomatoes are a common fruit used as a fresh vegetable in cooking. In ketchup context, the designation indicates the tomatoes content relative to the finished product.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Ketchup by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch additive, and unspecified flavouring, which typically refers to industrial flavor formulations. Either of these is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Tomato Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 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.