Heinz Tomato Ketchup — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Heinz Tomato Ketchup by Heinz ENGINEERED — score 31/90.

Two distinct corn sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup + corn syrup) sit right behind tomato and vinegar, engineering a sweet-tart craving hit that's more candy than condiment.

Why this verdict

• Two distinct refined sweeteners stacked: high fructose corn syrup + corn syrup
• Sugar sits ahead of everything except tomato and vinegar
• Roughly 25% sugar by weight - spikes blood glucose fast
• Vague 'natural flavoring' with no disclosure of what it is
• Engineered for a sweet-tart crave hit, not nutrition

Ingredients (8)

• TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES (safe) — Real tomato base; source of lycopene and the only genuinely nutritious component here.
• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Acid for tang and preservation.
• High Fructose Corn Syrup (caution) — The dominant sweetener and second ingredient; drives the sugar load.
• Corn Syrup (caution) — Added sugar baked into the crust.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• spice (safe) — Generic seasoning blend.
• ONION POWDER (safe) — Dried aromatic for flavor.
• Natural Flavoring (safe) — Undisclosed flavor component, standard in ketchup.

Healthier alternatives

• Tiptree Tomato Ketchup
• Vegetable Ketchup
• Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup (BIO)
• Good & Gather Organic Ketchup Reduced Sugar and Sodium
• Central Market Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil