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Ketchup by Heinz
Heinz

Ketchup

Barcode 87157239
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Ketchup is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains tomato purée, vinegar, sugar, salt, spices and herb extract. These are basic culinary ingredients and extracts without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so this ketchup is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomatpuré 55%
  • OK
    eddik
  • OK
    sugar
    A basic sweetener made from sugar, commonly used in food; not considered ultra-processed when in its pure, unrefined form.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    krydder - og urteekstrakt (inneholder selleri)
  • OK
    krydder

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Common questions about Ketchup

Is Ketchup ultra-processed?

No — Ketchup by Heinz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains tomato purée, vinegar, sugar, salt, spices and herb extract. These are basic culinary ingredients and extracts without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so this ketchup is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the given 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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