Tomato Ketchup product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Tomato Ketchup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tasty Pixel

Tasty Pixel's Tomato Ketchup is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Stabilizers, Preservative.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This tomato ketchup contains sugar and sodium benzoate (INS211) as a preservative, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers and acidity regulators further suggests a reliance on synthetic additives.

Main concern

High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

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

  • Contains tomato paste (13.0%), providing a base of natural flavor and color.
  • Iodised salt is included, which can help prevent iodine deficiency.
  • Spices and condiments add flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Sodium benzoate (INS211) is a synthetic preservative that may raise safety concerns.
  • Stabilizers (INS1422, INS415) indicate reliance on processed ingredients, which may affect quality.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4236819

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Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

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Tasty Pixel — Tomato Ketchup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tasty Pixel products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
This tomato ketchup contains sugar and sodium benzoate (INS211) as a preservative, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers and acidity regulators further suggests a reliance on synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains tomato paste (13.0%), providing a base of natural flavor and color.; Iodised salt is included, which can help prevent iodine deficiency.; Spices and condiments add flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Tasty Pixel — Tomato Ketchup has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, tomato paste, iodised salt. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Tasty Pixel — 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 product is flagged for: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Sodium benzoate (INS211) is a synthetic preservative that may raise safety concerns.; Stabilizers (INS1422, INS415) indicate reliance on processed ingredients, which may affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.