Vegetable Ketchup — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Vegetable Ketchup by True Made Foods OKAY — score 62/90.

A short, recognizable ingredient list built on real tomato and vegetable purees, but cane sugar is still added sugar in a sweet condiment.

Why this verdict

• Short, recognizable list of whole-food purees, no artificial additives
• Real butternut squash, carrot, and spinach add a little fiber and micronutrients
• Cane sugar is added sugar in an already-sweet sauce
• Still a condiment best used in small amounts

Ingredients (7)

• Tomato puree (tomato paste, water) (safe) — Concentrated real tomato, the nutritious base of the sauce with lycopene and potassium.
• Vegetable puree (butternut squash, carrots, spinach) (safe) — Genuine vegetable purees that add fiber, vitamin A, and a touch of micronutrients.
• Cane Sugar (moderate) — Added sugar in the breadcrumb — one of two distinct sweeteners in the list.
• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Acid for tang and preservation.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• ONION POWDER (safe) — Dried aromatic for flavor.
• Allspice (safe) — A whole spice used purely for flavor.

Healthier alternatives

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