Tiptree Tomato Ketchup — OKAY
Munch or Dump rates Tiptree Tomato Ketchup by Tiptree OKAY — score 60/90.
A genuinely clean ketchup - real tomatoes, no artificial additives - but sugar is the second ingredient, so it's still a sweet condiment.
Why this verdict
- Short, all-recognizable ingredient list with no artificial colours, preservatives, or thickeners
- Real tomatoes are the dominant ingredient
- Sugar is the #2 ingredient (~31g per 100g), so it's meaningfully sweetened
- No emulsifiers, modified starch, or flavor enhancers - not engineered
Ingredients (6)
- Tomatoes (safe) — Whole fruit base, source of lycopene and potassium; makes up the bulk of the product.
- Sugar (moderate) — Added refined sugar; spikes blood sugar and turns a milky base into a dessert.
- wine vinegar (safe) — Natural acidulant for tang and preservation; negligible health impact.
- lemon juice (safe) — Natural acid for brightness and shelf stability.
- Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium; fine in moderation but the main reason to watch portion size.
- Spices (safe) — Real seasoning blend; the flavor backbone, no additives.
Healthier alternatives
- Simple Truth Organic Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa
- Tabasco Premium Salsa
- Salsa