🧴 What’s Really in That Bottle?
Let’s take a closer look at what’s in a standard bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup. The basic ingredients are:
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Tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes
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Distilled vinegar
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High fructose corn syrup
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Corn syrup
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Salt, spice, and “natural flavoring”
At first glance, this may not seem alarming — until you focus on the sugars.
🍬 The Hidden Sugar Bomb
What many people don’t realize is that Heinz ketchup contains more sugar than you think — about 4 grams per tablespoon. That’s as much sugar as a cookie, hidden in what’s supposed to be a savory condiment.
Even more concerning: it contains high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) — twice. Once listed as HFCS, and again as plain “corn syrup.” This highly processed sweetener has been linked by some studies to:
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Increased risk of obesity
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Fatty liver disease
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Insulin resistance
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Inflammation
For parents, that’s especially troubling when ketchup is being dunked on everything from chicken nuggets to fries by sugar-sensitive kids.
🇺🇸 vs. 🇪🇺: Different Ingredients Around the World
Here’s something that surprises many people: Heinz ketchup sold in Europe often has a different recipe. In places like the U.K. or Canada, it may use real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
So why not offer the same healthier version in the U.S.? Many believe it comes down to cost — HFCS is cheaper to produce in bulk.
🌱 So What Are the Alternatives?
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