Heinz Tomato Ketchup 900g — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Heinz Tomato Ketchup 900g by Heinz TREAT — score 45/90.

A simple, short ingredient list, but sugar is the second ingredient right after tomato paste, ahead of vinegar and salt. It's basically a sweet condiment to enjoy in small amounts, not a health food.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the #2 ingredient, ahead of vinegar and salt
• Tomato paste is only 26% and reconstituted from water
• Added sugar means a quick blood-sugar spike if you use a lot
• Short, recognizable list with no artificial colors or starches
• Best treated as a sweet condiment, not a daily health pick

Ingredients (8)

• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• Tomato paste (26%) (safe) — Concentrated real tomato; carries lycopene and some flavor. The one genuinely good part.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• vinegar (safe) — Mild preservative and flavor enhancer.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Extracts of spice (safe) — Flavoring in tiny amounts; no real concern.
• ONION) (safe) — Whole vegetable aromatic.
• GARLIC (safe) — Real aromatic. Whole food.