Tomato Ketchup

Barcode 5405956623405

Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains spice extract, which is an industrially processed, isolated flavoring ingredient used to enhance taste beyond traditional culinary processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

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

salt

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

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
OK

onion powder

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

garlic powder

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

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Common questions about Tomato Ketchup

Is Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Ketchup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains spice extract, which is an industrially processed, isolated flavoring ingredient used to enhance taste beyond traditional culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Tomato Ketchup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Ketchup as an ultra-processed marker: spice extract. 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.