Good & Gather Organic Ketchup Reduced Sugar and Sodium — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Good & Gather Organic Ketchup Reduced Sugar and Sodium by Good & Gather OKAY — score 58/90.

A genuinely cleaner ketchup: organic tomato base, no high-fructose corn syrup, and about a third less sugar than the standard organic version. It still leans on two sweeteners though, tapioca syrup plus organic sugar, so it is a better condiment, not a health food.

Why this verdict

• Organic tomato concentrate is the first and dominant ingredient
• No high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives
• Two sweeteners stacked (tapioca syrup + organic sugar) — sweetness engineered, not simple
• Reduced but still meaningful added sugar for a condiment (about 12g sugar per 100g)

Ingredients (7)

• Organic tomato concentrate (safe) — Concentrated tomato — the real, nutritious base of the sauce.
• organic tapioca syrup (moderate) — A refined starch-derived sweetener used to add body and sweetness while trimming table sugar.
• Organic distilled vinegar (safe) — Provides tang and natural preservation.
• Organic Sugar (moderate) — Small amount to balance acidity — a minor concession, not a sweetened product.
• Salt (moderate) — Main sodium source; keep an eye on it if you use large amounts.
• organic onion powder (safe) — Whole-food aromatic seasoning.
• Organic spices (safe) — Blended seasonings, no MSG or flavor enhancers indicated.

Healthier alternatives

• H-E-B Fresh Guacamole - Mild
• Central Market Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Good & Gather Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Simple Truth Organic Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil
• Simple Truth Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil