Menu
Hunt’s Ketchup
Flavor:
Classic Tomato Ketchup
Ingredients:
Tomato Concentrate made from Vine Ripened Tomatoes, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Less than 2% of: Onion Powder, Natural Flavors.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Hunt’s Ketchup Classic Tomato Ketchup ranks low on our scale for healthier food options. This product is not organic, and its ingredients include genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The presence of added sugars, particularly high fructose corn syrup, significantly impacts its score. Moreover, the inclusion of natural flavors raises concerns due to their ambiguous nature and potential health implications.
Hunt’s Ketchup is made from tomato concentrate derived from vine-ripened tomatoes, a positive aspect overshadowed by the addition of high fructose corn syrup and distilled vinegar. The salt content, while necessary for flavor and preservation, is another consideration for health-conscious consumers. The ketchup also contains less than 2% of onion powder and natural flavors. These ingredients, particularly the vague “natural flavors,” contribute to the product’s low rating.
The ketchup is penalized for not being organic, an attribute that often aligns with cleaner, more transparent food production practices. The use of non-GMO ingredients is another critical factor in our assessment, which Hunt’s Ketchup fails to meet. High fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues, is especially problematic and results in a significant deduction from the product’s score.
The presence of any added sugars is a concern, but the use of corn syrup is particularly disconcerting due to its widespread association with negative health effects. Furthermore, the term “natural flavors” encompasses a broad range of substances, some of which may be detrimental to health, leading to further deductions.
Hunt’s Ketchup Classic Tomato Ketchup receives the lowest possible score on our green leaf rating scale, emphasizing our recommendation to seek alternative products. The ketchup’s composition, dominated by non-organic, GMO, and added sugar ingredients, positions it unfavorably for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s reliance on high fructose corn syrup and ambiguous natural flavors solidifies its place at the bottom of our rating system.
Certifications:
None
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
line information, check product packaging.
Categories:
None
Alternatives
No Items found.
How We Rate
Every company today has a responsibility to be a net positive for the planet,
for society, and for our ecosystem