Tomato Ketchup product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Tomato Ketchup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Heinz

Tomato Ketchup is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Heinz. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This ketchup contains tomato concentrate and natural flavoring, but also includes high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, raising concerns about sugar content and processing.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Tomato concentrate provides a natural base, contributing to the flavor profile.
  • Natural flavoring enhances taste without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
  • The presence of salt may contribute to sodium intake, which is a consideration for health-conscious consumers.

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.

  • Is Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes is used here as base. Tomato concentrate is the primary ingredient, providing flavor and color. It is a natural ingredient with beneficial properties.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES

  • Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and enhances flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: DISTILLED VINFCAR

    Read the full ingredient profile for Distilled Vinegar

  • Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and potential health risks.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

    Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup

  • Is Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is another processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality and health concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: CORN SYRUP

    Read the full ingredient profile for Corn Syrup

  • Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can contribute to sodium intake, which is a consideration for some consumers.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: SALT

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Spice safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Spice is used here as flavor. Spices add flavor complexity but are unspecified, making it difficult to assess their quality or safety.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: SPICE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Spice

  • Is Onion Powder safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder is a natural flavoring agent that enhances taste without raising significant safety concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: ONION POWDER

    Read the full ingredient profile for Onion Powder

  • Is Natural Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances the overall taste but lacks specific details, making it hard to evaluate its quality.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: NATURAL FLAVORING

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavoring

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4146068

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Tomato concentrate provides a natural base, contributing to the flavor profile.; Natural flavoring enhances taste without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.; The presence of salt may contribute to sodium intake, which is a consideration for health-conscious consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, onion powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Heinz — Tomato Ketchup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Heinz products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Heinz — Tomato Ketchup has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Heinz — Tomato Ketchup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This ketchup contains tomato concentrate and natural flavoring, but also includes high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, raising concerns about sugar content and processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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