Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Concentrated tomatoes provide lycopene and vitamin C. The base ingredient is a whole food, though concentration is a processing step.

Standard acidulant used in ketchup for flavor and preservation. Simple, traditional ingredient.

HFCS is a highly processed sweetener derived from corn starch through enzymatic processing. Linked to obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. The third ingredient by weight in this product.

A second processed corn-derived sweetener stacked on top of HFCS. Two forms of corn sugar in a single condiment is a hallmark of ultra-processing designed to maximize sweetness cheaply.

Standard flavor enhancer. Typical for condiments.

Dehydrated onion for flavor. Minimal nutritional impact at this quantity.

Ambiguous umbrella term with no transparency on chemical composition. Used to enhance flavor without disclosing specific ingredients.

Unspecified spice blend for flavor. Vague but likely benign.