Heinz Tomato Ketchup — ENGINEERED

Name: Heinz Tomato Ketchup
Brand: Heinz

Munch or Dump rates Heinz Tomato Ketchup by Heinz ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

A sugar-delivery condiment built on two corn-syrup sweeteners stacked together, roughly a quarter sugar by weight.

Why this verdict

Two stacked corn sweeteners (HFCS + corn syrup) at ingredients #3 and #4 = engineered sweetness
Roughly 25% sugar by weight; ~4g added sugar per tablespoon
High-fructose corn syrup is the dominant added sugar despite clean-label positioning
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) condiment designed for palatability

TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES (safe) — Real tomato base, source of lycopene and the actual food here.
DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Simple acidulant for tang and shelf stability.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (concerning) — Cheap refined sweetener; drives blood-sugar spikes and adds empty calories with no nutrition.
Corn Syrup (concerning) — A second stacked added sugar on top of HFCS, pushing total sugar to roughly a quarter of the product.
Salt (moderate) — Added for taste and mild preservation. Fine in small amounts but adds to daily sodium.
spice (safe) — Flavor blend, no health concern.
ONION POWDER (safe) — Dried seasoning, harmless.
Natural Flavoring (moderate) — Vague catch-all; 'natural' but undefined, added to boost palatability.