How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 6 of 6 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Tomato Ketchup
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Flagged concerns
Tomato concentrate high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Tomato concentrate high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, corn syrup, salt less than 2% of: onion powder, spices, natural flavors.