Wegmans Organic Tomato Ketchup — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Wegmans Organic Tomato Ketchup by Wegmans TREAT — score 45/90.

Six organic ingredients and nothing artificial — this is ketchup done about as clean as ketchup gets. But sugar is still the second ingredient and roughly a quarter of every squeeze is sugar. Organic candy for your fries is still candy.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the second ingredient — about 24g per 100g, organic or not
• Genuinely clean six-ingredient list: tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, salt, onion powder, spices — no HFCS, no artificial anything
• Salt runs high at ~2.2g per 100g, standard for ketchup but worth knowing if you pour it on
• Indulgent but simple — this is the definition of a sugar-heavy condiment made from real food

Ingredients (6)

• organic tomato puree (safe) — Cooked tomatoes and paste, the nutritious base of the sauce, rich in lycopene.
• Organic Sugar (moderate) — Small amount to balance acidity — a minor concession, not a sweetened product.
• organic white vinegar (safe) — Traditional preservative and tang — exactly what belongs in ketchup
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• organic onion powder (safe) — Whole-food aromatic seasoning.
• Organic spices (safe) — Blended seasonings, no MSG or flavor enhancers indicated.

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