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Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Barcode 013000006057
CAUTIONIs Tomato Ketchup safe?
Tomato Ketchup by Heinz is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
High Fructose Corn Syrupmedium
Banned or restricted in: EU (tax/restricted)
EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
Cleaner swaps for Tomato Ketchup
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup
Primal Kitchen
USDA Organic, no HFCS, no artificial colors.
Sir Kensington's Avocado Oil Mayo
Sir Kensington's
Avocado oil, no soybean oil, no artificial preservatives.
Tessemae's Organic Ketchup
Tessemae's
USDA Organic, no HFCS, real fruit/veggie ingredients.
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Full ingredient list
TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING
Common questions
Is Tomato Ketchup banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Tomato Ketchup is currently legal to sell in the US. However, High Fructose Corn Syrup is banned or restricted in other regions: High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)).
Which ingredients in Tomato Ketchup are flagged?
High Fructose Corn Syrup: EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Tomato Ketchup?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup (Primal Kitchen), Sir Kensington's Avocado Oil Mayo (Sir Kensington's), Tessemae's Organic Ketchup (Tessemae's). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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