Why is Tomato Ketchup classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the formulation relies on industrially prepared components such as concentrated tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt, spice and herb extracts, and a sweetener (steviol glycosides) identified by the additive code E960.

How does the sugar and salt content in this ketchup affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 12.4 g of sugar per 100 g can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should limit portion size, while the 0.975 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and should be used sparingly by those managing hypertension.

Is Tomato Ketchup suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, making the ketchup vegan and halal, and it contains no gluten‑bearing grains, so it is gluten‑free; however, its carbohydrate (13.3 g) and sugar levels make it unsuitable for a strict keto diet.

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Tomato Ketchup

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Tomato Ketchup belongs to the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups, offering a classic tomato‑based condiment. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), featuring low fat (0.1 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g), moderate sugar (12.4 g) and low salt (0.975 g) per 100 g. The product is free from preservatives, uses steviol‑glycoside sweetener and contains only plant‑derived ingredients, making it vegan.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal66 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates13.3 g

Sugars12.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this ketchup contains 12.4 g sugar per 100 g (higher than the average 10.95 g), only 0.1 g fat (far below the average 12.01 g) and 0.975 g salt (well under the average 5.02 g).

Ingredients

concentrated tomatoes (contains 208g of tomatoes per 100ml), vinegar, sugar, salt, spice & herb extracts (contain garlic), sweetener (steviol glycosides), spice. contains 79% concentrated tomatoes. mation prox. 33 g. quantity per 100ml 270kj 1.5g 0.1g 0g 13.2g 12.1g no preservatives no artificial colours no artificial flavours no artificial sweeteners naturally sweetened with extracts of the stevia leaf before use, open cap and remove foil. 2.3g shake well'before use. 395mg 260mg storage

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